Lexington Cemetery, Lexington

Name: Lexington Cemetery
Address: 833 W Main St, Lexington, 40508-2094, United States
Telephone: +1 859-255-5522

#24 among attractions in Lexington

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Lexington Cemetery is a private, non-profit 170-acre rural cemetery and arboretum located at 833 W. Main Street, Lexington, Kentucky. The gates are open daily to the public from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m and office hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m to 12 p.m. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1849 (175 years ago)Coordinates: 38°3'38"N, 84°30'34"W

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833 W Main StLexington 40508-2094 United States

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+1 859-255-5522

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Lexington Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Rupp Arena, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater, Living Arts and Science Center.

0.9 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
22 min walk • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
1.1 miSE
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
28 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
1.4 miSE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
35 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
1.4 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington
36 min walk • The Living Arts & Science Center, formerly the George B. Kinkead House, is an art and education center housed in an historic mansion in Lexington, Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was donated to the center by the Kinkead family in 1981.
0.7 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington
19 min walk • Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, was the girlhood home of Mary Todd, the future first lady and wife of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
0.9 miSE
Park
Triangle Park, Lexington
24 min walk • Triangle Park is located at 400 W Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. It was officially opened to the people of Lexington on July 2, 1982 by triangle foundation.
1 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
27 min walk • The Hunt–Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies. The house is included in the Gratz Park Historic District. The Alexander T.
~840 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Ladies' Confederate Memorial, Lexington
5 min walk • The Ladies' Confederate Memorial is an American Civil War monument erected in 1874 in Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky.
1.1 miSE
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
28 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.
0.9 miSE
Opera, Concerts and shows, Theater
Lexington Opera House, Lexington
24 min walk • The Lexington Opera House is a theatre located at 401 West Short Street in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. Built in 1886, the Opera House replaced the former theatre, located on the corner of Main and Broadway, after fire destroyed it in January 1886.
~1670 ftS
Cemetery
Lexington National Cemetery, Lexington
9 min walk • Lexington National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Lexington, Kentucky. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses less than 4050 square meters, and as of 2014 had approximately 1,700 interments.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lexington Cemetery open?

Lexington Cemetery is open:

Monday 8 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8 am - 4 pm
Friday 8 am - 4 pm
Saturday 8 am - 12 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Lexington Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Ladies' Confederate Memorial, Lexington (5 min walk), Confederate Soldier Monument in Lexington, Lexington (5 min walk), Lexington National Cemetery, Lexington (9 min walk), Speigle Heights, Lexington (17 min walk).

How to get to Lexington Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lexington Cemetery:

Bus

1359 South Upper @ 200 Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5 Nicholasville Road (30 min walk)
unknown - South Upper near Pine Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (31 min walk)