Benton Avenue Cemetery, Helena

Name: Benton Avenue Cemetery
Address: Helena, United States

#10 among attractions in Helena

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The Benton Avenue Cemetery located in Helena, Montana was established by the Lewis and Clark County commissioners in 1870, and run by the county until management was turned over to the Benton Avenue Cemetery Association in 1922. The City Cemetery was older than Benton, but that property had to be cleared in 1875 for construction of Central School, those graves reinterred at Benton. In 1883, the route of Helena's first Memorial Day parade ended with a ceremony at Benton Avenue Cemetery. ()

Built: 1870 (154 years ago)Coordinates: 46°36'16"N, 112°2'35"W

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Benton Avenue Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral of Saint Helena, Mount Helena, Montana Governor's Residence, Home of Peace Cemetery.

1.1 miSE
Grand, historic neo-Gothic church
Cathedral of Saint Helena, Helena
28 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Helena is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Helena, Montana. Modeled by architect A.O. Von Herbulis after the Votivkirche in Vienna, Austria, the construction began on the cathedral in 1908, and held its first mass in November 1914.
1.5 miSW
Park, Ski area, Mountain
Mount Helena, Helena
40 min walk • Mount Helena City Park is a 620-acre park in Helena, Montana. The park encompasses Mount Helena which rises 5,468 feet above sea level, overlooking the city of Helena 1,300 feet below. The park includes six trails up and around the mountain, some of which connect to other trails in nearby Helena National Forest.
1.2 miS
Historical place, Museum, Architecture
Montana Governor's Residence, Helena
31 min walk • The Former Montana Executive Mansion, also known as the Original Governor's Mansion, is a property in Helena, Montana, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
0.8 miNW
Cemetery
Home of Peace Cemetery, Helena
21 min walk • Home of Peace is a Jewish cemetery in Helena, Montana, founded in 1867 by the local Hebrew Benevolent Society, which formed on December 9, 1866. The Society formally purchased the land in 1875. The Home of Peace Cemetery Association now maintains the grounds.
1 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Grandstreet Theatre, Helena
26 min walk • Grandstreet Theatre is a theatre in Helena, Montana. It is one of Montana's largest theatres. Located in historic downtown Helena, the community theatre presents several plays, musicals, and youth extravaganzas each year.
1.2 miE
46°35'60"N • 112°1'8"W
Stonetree Climbing Center, Helena
31 min walk • Game and entertainment center, Climbing
1.1 miSE
Synagogue, Romanesque architecture
Temple Emanu-El, Helena
30 min walk • Temple Emanu-El in Helena, Montana, United States, was the first Jewish synagogue to be constructed between St. Paul, Minnesota, and Portland, Oregon. It was completed in 1891.
0.8 miSE
Park, Arenas and stadiums
Kindrick Legion Field, Helena
22 min walk • Kindrick Legion Field is a baseball park located in Helena, Montana which serves as the home field of three American Legion teams: the Senators, Reps, and Independents.
0.7 miS
Civic center
Helena Civic Center, Helena
18 min walk • The historic Algeria Shrine Temple, now also known as the Helena Civic Center, is a Moorish Revival building in Helena, Montana that was built in 1920. The building served as a meeting hall for the Algeria Shriners and had civic functions. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
1.1 miS
Church
First Baptist Church of Montana, Helena
29 min walk • The First Baptist Church of Montana, located in Helena, Montana, is an historic church founded in 1880. It is Montana's oldest Baptist Church, located on 8th Avenue. It is associated with the American Baptist Churches USA.
0.8 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Cathedral, Helena
22 min walk • St. Peter's Cathedral is located in Helena, Montana, United States. It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Montana. In 1990 the cathedral was added as a contributing property in the Helena Historic District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Benton Avenue Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Carroll College, Helena (8 min walk), Great Northern Carousel, Helena (15 min walk), Helena Civic Center, Helena (18 min walk), Home of Peace Cemetery, Helena (21 min walk).

How to get to Benton Avenue Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Benton Avenue Cemetery:

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Helena Bus Terminal (30 min walk)
Capitol Transit (30 min walk)