Cave Hill Cemetery encompasses nearly 300 acres in one of the most historical locations surrounding Louisville, Kentucky. The property has served as a cemetery since 1861, designed mainly as a veterans cemetery during the years of the Civil War and since. Cave Hill Cemetery has served as a final resting place of many area soldiers and military support personnel and the property remains a dedicated and consecrated landmark for the area for generations. One of the oldest Civil War monuments in the United States (the 32nd Indiana monument) is on the property and an Unknown Soldiers monument was placed on the property in 1914. The property encompasses hundreds of acres of well-groomed property and offers visitors the chance to come and place fresh cut flowers on graves throughout the year. During the holiday season, the cemetery is colorful with a variety of seasonal adornments and Christmas wreaths placed on graves. Cemetery staff offers a wide range of options for family members, including interment in traditional in-ground burial as well as cremains. Adjacent to Cave Hill Cemetery is the Cave Hill National Cemetery, a 4-acre area located in the northwest corner of privately owned Cave Hill Cemetery. Cave Hill Cemetery serves as a final resting place of many Civil War officers, veterans, authors, sports figures and politicians. The cemetery also serves as a final resting place of William Clark's (of the Lewis and Clark expedition), two older brothers, and both soldiers of their time. The history of the property is felt the moment visitors walk beyond the entrance; an intense sensation of pride, patriotism, and love of life and country. The cemetery property is located between Interstates 64 and 65 slightly southeast of downtown Louisville. Located just off Baxter Avenue, the property, well-kept with lawns, trees, floral and shrubbery arrangements is also home to several ponds and lakes as well as beautiful features throughout the property. |