Crown Hill National Cemetery, Indianapolis

Name: Crown Hill National Cemetery
Address: Indianapolis, United States

#65 among attractions in Indianapolis

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Crown Hill National Cemetery, Indianapolis

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Crown Hill National Cemetery is a U.S. National Cemetery located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. It was established in 1866 on Section 10 within Crown Hill Cemetery, a privately owned cemetery on the city's northwest side. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the National Cemetery encompasses 1.4 acres and serves as a burial site for Union soldiers who fought in the American Civil War. ()

Built: 1866 (158 years ago)Coordinates: 39°49'19"N, 86°10'21"W

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North Side (Near Northwest)Indianapolis United States

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Crown Hill National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art, Melody Inn, Broad Ripple Park Carousel.

1.1 miSE
Varied exhibits exploring arts and culture
The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis
29 min walk • The Children's Museum of Indianapolis stands as a vibrant beacon of creativity and education in Indianapolis, Indiana. Renowned as the largest children's museum in the world, this five-story playground of discovery offers an extraordinary array of exhibits...
0.7 miW
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Indianapolis Museum of Art, Indianapolis
20 min walk • The Indianapolis Museum of Art (IMA), nestled in the vibrant city of Indianapolis, Indiana, stands out as a cultural beacon for art aficionados and casual tourists alike. This prestigious institution is renowned for its extensive collection that spans thousands of...
0.7 miE
Dancing, Nightlife
Melody Inn, Indianapolis
19 min walk • The Melody Inn is a bar and live music club in the Butler-Tarkington neighborhood of Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. It is estimated that over 7,000 bands and musical acts have played the Melody Inn since 2001.
1.1 miSE
Amusement ride, Amusement, Historical place
Broad Ripple Park Carousel, Indianapolis
29 min walk • Broad Ripple Park Carousel is an antique carousel in The Children's Museum of Indianapolis. It was installed in 1917 at an amusement park near the White River in Indianapolis, Indiana, where it remained until the building housing it collapsed in 1956.
~650 ftS
Cemetery
Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis
4 min walk • Crown Hill Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located at 700 West Thirty-Eighth Street in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
0.8 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Oldfields, Indianapolis
21 min walk • Oldfields also known as Lilly House and Gardens, is a 26-acre historic estate and house museum at Newfields in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The estate, an example of the American country house movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2003.
0.6 miNW
Monuments and statues
La Hermana del Hombre Bóveda, Indianapolis
16 min walk • La Hermana del Hombre Bóveda is a public artwork by Spanish artist Pablo Serrano, located at Newfields, the museum campus that houses the Indianapolis Museum of Art near downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The artwork is an abstract bronze piece which tops a granite fountain.
0.7 miW
Monuments and statues
Sutphin Fountain, Indianapolis
18 min walk • The Sutphin Fountain is a built environment located at the Newfields campus, directly adjacent to the Indianapolis Museum of Art, which is near downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. The granite and concrete fountain was designed by Stuart O. Dawson of Sasaki, Dawson, DeMay Associates, Inc. in 1972.
0.9 miNE
39°49'39"N • 86°9'29"W
Tarkington Park - Indy Parks and Recreation, Indianapolis
22 min walk • Park, Tennis court
1.1 miN
Library
Irwin Library, Indianapolis
29 min walk • The Irwin Library is one of the two libraries operated by Butler University, Indianapolis, United States. Minoru Yamasaki was the lead architect, and constructed the library in the architectural style of New Formalism.
1 miW
Park, Sculpture
100 Acres: The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art and Nature Park, Indianapolis
26 min walk • The Virginia B. Fairbanks Art & Nature Park: 100 Acres is a public art park located on the Newfields campus in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Crown Hill National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis (4 min walk), La Hermana del Hombre Bóveda, Indianapolis (16 min walk), Golden Hill Historic District, Indianapolis (18 min walk), Sutphin Fountain, Indianapolis (18 min walk).