Harrisburg Cemetery, Harrisburg

Name: Harrisburg Cemetery
Address: 521 N 13th St, Harrisburg, 17103-1304, United States
Telephone: +1 717-234-8661

#25 among attractions in Harrisburg

Gothic Revival architecture, Cemetery

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Facts and practical information

Harrisburg Cemetery, sometimes referred to as Mount Kalmia Cemetery, is a prominent rural cemetery and national historic district in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, located at 13th and Liberty streets in the Allison Hill/East Harrisburg neighborhoods of the city. It was officially founded in 1845, although interments took place for many years before. The cemetery is also the burial ground for American Revolutionary War soldiers. The caretaker's cottage was built in 1850. It was designed by famed 19th Century architect, Andrew Jackson Downing, in the Gothic Revival style. ()

Built: 1845 (179 years ago)Coordinates: 40°16'22"N, 76°52'21"W

Address

521 N 13th StAllison HillHarrisburg 17103-1304 United States

Contact

+1 717-234-8661

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, State Museum of Pennsylvania.

0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
22 min walk • The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a beacon of democracy and history, stands proudly in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This architectural gem serves as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is where both the legislative and executive...
0.9 miSW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
23 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
1 miSW
Museum, Science museum, Cinema
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg
25 min walk • Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts.
0.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
22 min walk • The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
0.6 miSW
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
17 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
0.9 miSW
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
25 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
0.9 miW
Market, Shopping
Broad Street Market, Harrisburg
23 min walk • The Broad Street Market, opened in 1863, is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States.
0.9 miW
Museum, Bars and clubs, Nightlife
Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, Harrisburg
23 min walk • The Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center, alternatively the House of Music, Arts & Culture, is a multidisciplinary arts and cultural center located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
0.9 miE
Museum, History museum
National Civil War Museum, Harrisburg
24 min walk • The National Civil War Museum, located at One Lincoln Circle at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is a permanent, nonprofit educational institution created to promote the preservation of material culture and sources of information that are directly relevant to the...
0.4 miSW
Bridge
State Street Bridge, Harrisburg
12 min walk • The State Street Bridge, also known as the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Bridge, is a 1,312-foot concrete, deck arch bridge that spans Pennsylvania Route 230 and Paxton Creek in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
1 miS
Church
Salem United Church of Christ, Harrisburg
25 min walk • Salem United Church of Christ, formerly known as Old Salem Reformed Church, is a historic Reformed church at 231 Chestnut Street in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Harrisburg Cemetery open?

Harrisburg 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 - 6 pm
Sunday 8 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Harrisburg Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include East Harrisburg, Harrisburg (3 min walk), Harrisburg Military Post, Harrisburg (12 min walk), State Street Bridge, Harrisburg (12 min walk), Italian Lake, Harrisburg (12 min walk).

How to get to Harrisburg Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harrisburg Cemetery:

Bus

Harrisburg (21 min walk)
FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (23 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (21 min walk)