Woodward Hill Cemetery, Lancaster

Name: Woodward Hill Cemetery
Address: Lancaster, United States

#46 among attractions in Lancaster

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Woodward Hill Cemetery is a 32-acre historic rural or garden cemetery in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It was founded by the Trinity Lutheran Church of Lancaster in 1850, but became a non-denominational cemetery in 1856. It is known for being the burial place of James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States. In 2005 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Established: 1850 (174 years ago)Coordinates: 40°1'34"N, 76°18'6"W

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Conestoga HeightsLancaster United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Chameleon Club, The Ware Center, Central Market, Hager Building.

1.1 miN
Nightlife, Dancing
Chameleon Club, Lancaster
29 min walk • The Chameleon Club is an iconic music venue located in the historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Ware Center, Lancaster
24 min walk • The Ware Center is a performing arts center located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. First opened in 2008, it has been a satellite campus of Millersville University since 2010. Along with the Winter Center, The Ware Center is a venue for Millersville University’s Department of Visual & Performing Arts.
0.5 miN
Shopping, Romanesque architecture, Market
Central Market, Lancaster
13 min walk • Central Market, also known as Lancaster Central Market, is a historic public market located in Penn Square, in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Until 2005, the market was the oldest municipally-operated market in the United States.
0.9 miN
Shopping, Department store, Romanesque revival architecture
Hager Building, Lancaster
23 min walk • Hager Building is a historic commercial building located at Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. It was designed by noted Lancaster architect C. Emlen Urban and built in 1910–1911.
0.7 miNW
Church
St. Mary's Church, Lancaster
19 min walk • The Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, more commonly known as Historic St. Mary's Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Historic walking areas, Historical place
Historic Rock Ford, Lancaster
21 min walk • Historic Rock Ford or the General Edward Hand House is an historic house in southeastern Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Although the property is surrounded by Lancaster County Central Park, it is privately owned and operated by the Rock Ford Foundation, a 501 not-for-profit organization.
0.8 miN
Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum
Demuth Museum, Lancaster
22 min walk • Demuth Museum in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, is a museum dedicated to the paintings of Charles Demuth located in his former studio and home at 120 East King Street.
1.1 miN
Dancing, Nightlife
Village Nightclub, Lancaster
28 min walk • The Village Nightclub, also known as The Village, is a nightclub and music venue located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The club opened in 1953 and has hosted many famous artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Cyndi Lauper, Cheap Trick, Dio, Blue Öyster Cult and Kansas.
0.9 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Fulton Opera House, Lancaster
23 min walk • The Fulton Opera House, also known as the Fulton Theatre or simply The Fulton, is a League of Regional Theatres class B regional theater located in historic downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is reportedly the oldest working theatre in the United States. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1964.
0.8 miN
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Trinity Lutheran Church, Lancaster
20 min walk • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church is a historic Lutheran church located at 31 South Duke Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest in the state. The remains of both Thomas Mifflin and Thomas Wharton are interred at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
0.8 miN
Convention center
Lancaster County Convention Center, Lancaster
20 min walk • The Lancaster County Convention Center is a publicly owned convention center in the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. With initial site preparation in late 2006 and completion in the summer of 2009, the Lancaster County Convention Center is one of several projects intended to help revitalize downtown Lancaster.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Woodward Hill Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Lancaster Crematorium, Lancaster (5 min walk), Central Market, Lancaster (13 min walk), Lancaster Historic District, Lancaster (18 min walk), St. Mary's Church, Lancaster (19 min walk).

How to get to Woodward Hill Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Woodward Hill Cemetery:

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Dauphin and South Duke • Lines: 1 (12 min walk)
South Ann and Chesapeake • Lines: 1 (14 min walk)