Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond

Name: Hollywood Cemetery
Address: Richmond, United States
Telephone: +1 804 648 8501

#68 among attractions in Richmond

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Hollywood Cemetery is a large, sprawling cemetery located next to Richmond, Virginia's Oregon Hill neighborhood at 412 South Cherry Street. Characterized by rolling hills and winding paths overlooking the James River, it is the resting place of two United States Presidents, James Monroe and John Tyler, as well as the only Confederate States President, Jefferson Davis. It is also the resting place of 28 Confederate generals, more than any other cemetery in the country; these include George Pickett and J.E.B. Stuart. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1849 (175 years ago)Coordinates: 37°32'10"N, 77°27'30"W

Address

Fan - Oregon Hill - Carver (Hollywood Cemetery)Richmond United States

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+1 804 648 8501

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Belle Isle, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Texas Beach Skate Park, Tredegar Iron Works.

0.5 miSE
Park, Body of water, Island
Belle Isle, Richmond
14 min walk • Belle Isle is a small 54-acre island in the city of Richmond, Virginia. Belle Island lies within the James River, and being owned by the city it serves as a city park.
0.9 miN
Church
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Richmond
22 min walk • The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Richmond, Virginia, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond. The property is located along North Laurel Street at 823 Cathedral Place, facing Monroe Park one block north of Main Street.
0.6 miSW
Park
Texas Beach Skate Park, Richmond
17 min walk • Texas Beach Skate Park, also known as Treasure Island Community Skate Park, is a DIY skatepark located within the planned Riverview Community Park in the Texas Beach riverside area on the north bank of the James River in Richmond, Virginia, United States.
0.7 miE
Museum, Historical place, Military museum
Tredegar Iron Works, Richmond
18 min walk • The Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond, Virginia, was the biggest ironworks in the Confederacy during the American Civil War, and a significant factor in the decision to make Richmond its capital.
~470 ftE
Tomb, Gothic Revival architecture
James Monroe Tomb, Richmond
3 min walk • The James Monroe Tomb is the burial place of U.S. President James Monroe in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia, United States.
0.8 miNE
Theater, Architecture, Concerts and shows
Altria Theater, Richmond
20 min walk • The Altria Theater in Richmond, Virginia, United States is a theater at the southwest corner of Monroe Park on the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University, and is the largest venue of Richmond CenterStage's performing arts complex.
0.9 miNE
Park, Playground
Monroe Park, Richmond
22 min walk • Monroe Park is a 7.5 acres landscaped park 1 mile northwest of the Virginia State Capitol Building in Richmond, Virginia. It is named after James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.
0.5 miE
Memorial, Monuments and statues, History museum
Virginia War Memorial, Richmond
14 min walk • The Virginia War Memorial is a 1955 memorial in Richmond, Virginia, originally dedicated to Virginians killed in World War II and the Korean War. In 1980, the Shrine was enlarged to honor those Virginians killed in action in the Vietnam War. In 1996, the names of Virginians killed in action during Desert Storm/Desert Shield were added.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Andrew's Church, Richmond
14 min walk • St. Andrew's Church is an historic Episcopal church complex in Richmond, Virginia, United States. The complex consists of the church, school, parish hall, Instructive Nurse Association Building, and William Byrd Community House or Arents Free Library.
0.6 miSE
Bridge
Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge, Richmond
15 min walk • The Robert E. Lee Memorial Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 1 and U.S. Route 301 across the James River at the Fall Line.
0.9 miE
Bridge
Manchester Bridge, Richmond
24 min walk • Manchester Bridge in Richmond, Virginia carries U.S. Route 60 across the James River. Its length is 2,906 feet, and it is unusually wide at 110 feet.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hollywood Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include James Monroe Tomb, Richmond (3 min walk), Oregon Hill, Richmond (11 min walk), Samuel Pleasants Parsons House, Richmond (13 min walk), Belle Isle, Richmond (14 min walk).

How to get to Hollywood Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hollywood Cemetery:

Bus

Cary & Harrison • Lines: 5 (16 min walk)
Carter & Dakota • Lines: 78 (16 min walk)