Friends of the Cemetery, Minneapolis

Name: Friends of the Cemetery
Address: 2925 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, 55407, United States

#160 among attractions in Minneapolis

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Facts and practical information

The Minneapolis Pioneers and Soldiers Memorial Cemetery is the oldest extant cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. It was established in 1858 as a privately owned burial ground known as Minneapolis Cemetery or Layman's Cemetery. By 1919 it was full, with more than 27,000 bodies, and was closed by the city government. Only a handful of burials have taken place there since. ()

Coordinates: 44°56'58"N, 93°14'42"W

Address

2925 Cedar Ave SPhillips (East Phillips)Minneapolis 55407 United States

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Day trips

Friends of the Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Midtown Global Market, American Swedish Institute, Midtown Farmers' Market, Trylon Cinema.

0.7 miW
Shopping, Department store, Art Deco architecture
Midtown Global Market, Minneapolis
19 min walk • In the heart of Minneapolis, Minnesota, lies a vibrant and diverse destination known as the Midtown Global Market. This bustling building is not just a place; it's a sensory experience that brings together an array of cultures under one roof.
1.1 miW
Historic Swedish museum and arts center
American Swedish Institute, Minneapolis
28 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Minneapolis, the American Swedish Institute stands as a vibrant testament to the cultural heritage and contributions of Swedish Americans. This museum, housed in the historic Turnblad Mansion, provides a window into the past, showcasing the art...
~1470 ftE
Market, Shopping, Flea market
Midtown Farmers' Market, Minneapolis
8 min walk • The Midtown Farmers Market is a seasonal open-air farmers market in the Midtown area of south Minneapolis. Established in 2003, the market is held Saturdays from May through October, and Tuesdays from June through October in a parking lot in the Corcoran neighborhood.
0.8 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Trylon Cinema, Minneapolis
21 min walk • The Trylon Cinema is a 90-seat movie theater in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The cinema was founded and is currently run by Take-Up Productions, a group of volunteers who got their start at the Oak Street Cinema before establishing the Trylon in 2009 within a former warehouse.
~1610 ftN
Bridge, Vernacular architecture
Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, Minneapolis
8 min walk • The Martin Olav Sabo Bridge is a bridge in the city of Minneapolis and the first cable-stayed suspension bridge in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
1.4 miSW
Street
38th Street, Minneapolis
36 min walk • 38th Street is a major east-west roadway in the U.S. city of Minneapolis and an officially designated cultural district in the Powderhorn community.
1.5 miNE
Bridge
Dartmouth Bridge, Minneapolis
38 min walk • The Dartmouth Bridge is a steel girder bridge that spans the Mississippi River in Minneapolis between the Cedar-Riverside area and the University of Minnesota campus area. It carries I-94/US 12/US 52. It was built in 1964 and was designed by Parsons Brinckerhoff, Quade and Douglas.
0.4 miN
Cycling, Bike path
Little Earth Trail, Minneapolis
12 min walk • Little Earth Trail is an approximately 1-mile, multi-use bicycle path in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, that links several neighborhoods, parks, businesses, and trails in the Phillips community.
1.4 miNE
Bridge
Franklin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis
37 min walk • The Franklin Avenue Bridge, officially the F.W. Cappelen Memorial Bridge, carries Franklin Avenue over the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
1.1 miE
Church
Christ Church Lutheran, Minneapolis
29 min walk • Christ Church Lutheran is a congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America in Minneapolis.
1.1 miNW
Church
Mindekirken, Minneapolis
29 min walk • The Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church of Minneapolis, better known as Mindekirken, is a Lutheran church in Minneapolis in the U.S. state of Minnesota.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Friends of the Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minneapolis (5 min walk), Midtown Farmers' Market, Minneapolis (8 min walk), East Phillips, Minneapolis (8 min walk), Martin Olav Sabo Bridge, Minneapolis (8 min walk).

How to get to Friends of the Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Friends of the Cemetery:

Light rail

Lake Street/Midtown • Lines: 901 (8 min walk)
Franklin Avenue • Lines: 901 (24 min walk)

Bus

Franklin Station • Lines: 2, 2A, 2C, 67, 67C (24 min walk)
Minnehaha Av • Lines: 2A, 2C, 67 (24 min walk)