Archive for the 'Cemeteries' Category

Crown Hill Cemetery

Monday, June 18th, 2007

Profiles of famous cemeteries: Crown Hill Cemetery
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Age: Established in 1864
Size: Large - The third largest non-government cemetery in the United States at 555 acres. Has over 185,000 occupants.
History: Established as the official cemetery of Indianapolis when the city was being planned.
Famous Citizens: Benjamin Harrison, Former U.S. President
Colonel Eli Lilly
James Whitcomb Riley, Poet
John [...]