Forest Hill Cemetery, Ann Arbor

Name: Forest Hill Cemetery
Address: 415 Observatory St, Ann Arbor, United States

#38 among attractions in Ann Arbor

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Facts and practical information

Forest Hill Cemetery in Ann Arbor, Michigan is a 65-acre cemetery founded in 1857. A civil engineer named James Lewis Glenn designed the cemetery in the rural or garden style popular in the second half of the 19th century. The cemetery's main gate was designed by James Morwick in the Gothic Revival style. Gordon W. Lloyd, a leading architect based in Detroit, Michigan, designed the cemetery's gatehouse and sexton's residence, also in the Gothic Revival style. ()

Coordinates: 42°16'43"N, 83°43'40"W

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415 Observatory StNortheast Ann Arbor (Angell)Ann Arbor United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Yost Ice Arena, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, University of Michigan Museum of Art, Nickels Arcade.

1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Yost Ice Arena, Ann Arbor
26 min walk • Nestled in the bustling college town of Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Yost Ice Arena stands as a historic and beloved icon for ice sports enthusiasts and University of Michigan fans alike. This renowned arena is not just a venue for athletic contests; it's a storied hall...
~1610 ftNE
Botanical garden, Museum
Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor
8 min walk • The University of Michigan Matthaei Botanical Gardens includes botanical gardens, natural areas with trails, and several research-quality habitats. The conservatory is popular year round. The public entrance is at 1800 North Dixboro Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The grounds are open every day, but trails are not maintained in the winter.
0.6 miW
Museum, Art museum, Universities and schools
University of Michigan Museum of Art, Ann Arbor
17 min walk • The University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor, Michigan with 94,000 sq ft is one of the largest university art museums in the United States.
0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre, Historic walking areas
Nickels Arcade, Ann Arbor
18 min walk • Nickels Arcade is a commercial building located at 326-330 South State Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
0.7 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Cinema
Michigan Theater, Ann Arbor
19 min walk • The Michigan Theater is a movie palace in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. It shows independent films and stage productions, and hosts musical concerts.
0.6 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Albert Kahn
Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor
15 min walk • Hill Auditorium is the largest performance venue on the University of Michigan campus, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The auditorium was named in honor of Arthur Hill, who served as a regent of the university from 1901 to 1909.
0.4 miNE
Museum
Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor
11 min walk • Nichols Arboretum, locally known as the Arb, is an arboretum operated by the University of Michigan. Located on the eastern edge of its Central Campus at 1610 Washington Heights in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Arboretum is a mosaic of University and City properties operated as one unit.
0.5 miW
Park
The Diag, Ann Arbor
14 min walk • The Diag is a large open space in the middle of the University of Michigan's Central Campus. Originally known as the Diagonal Green, the Diag derives its name from the many sidewalks running near or through it in diagonal directions.
0.5 miW
Victorian architecture
University of Michigan Central Campus Historic District, Ann Arbor
13 min walk • The University of Michigan Central Campus Historic District is a historic district consisting of a group of major buildings on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
1.1 miW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
The Ark, Ann Arbor
28 min walk • The Ark, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a nationally known acoustic and folk music venue. It has been in existence in various locations since 1965. It currently seats about 400 and features more than 300 live performances each year.
~1550 ftNW
Greek Revival architecture, Neo-renaissance architecture, Observatories and planetariums
Detroit Observatory, Ann Arbor
8 min walk • The Detroit Observatory is located on the corner of Observatory and Ann streets in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It was built in 1854, and was the first scientific research facility at the University of Michigan and one of the oldest observatories of its type in the nation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Forest Hill Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Detroit Observatory, Ann Arbor (8 min walk), Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Ann Arbor (8 min walk), Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning, Ann Arbor (9 min walk), University of Michigan Museum of Natural History, Ann Arbor (9 min walk).

How to get to Forest Hill Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Forest Hill Cemetery:

Bus

University Hospital • Lines: 23A, 23B, Commuter South (6 min walk)
Geddes + Ridgeway • Lines: 64 (7 min walk)

Train

Ann Arbor (26 min walk)