cave hill cemetery

Torontotraveller7575

Fascinating history in this cemetery especially the Union and Confederate graves. The love letter left at Sandy Twist's grave is beautiful. It is very picturesque and definitely worth a visit.

574sydneyl

I don't usually like cemeteries, but this is more like a park. You can feed the ducks and take a walk.

Chasdalex

I was more than pleasantly surprised when my daughter suggested we drive through the first time. This cemetery is full of history and beautiful vistas - huge trees, duck ponds, hills. We'll return again and again.

888warrenw

Cave Hill is a beautiful place. It's a historic cemetery and a top ten arboretum in the USA. Some of the resting sites have beautiful bronze sculptures and even their own website. I recommend stopping the office for a free map of the interesting sites. For the geocachers out there, I host most of the historical sites inside, but nothing is hidden there. Three Thumbs Up!

Bonnie586

Very well kept and clean. I use to go as a child for school projects all the trees have a plate with what type of tree it is. My kids love to feed the ducks. beautiful place and lots of history.

16TonyL

Col. Sander's grave is here and you can follow the yellow line to it's location. Also has many other famous Louisvillian's graves here. Beautiful cemetery well maintained, and though it sounds a bit morbid, lots of visitors stop in here for a photo at the Col's graveside.

Amease

We drove through the cemetery after the recomendation of a local. I find there are quite an interesting bit of history. This cemetery is huge. The entry area is open and looks like a park. As you go further in you see the advertorial stones and old headstones. The cemetery was established in the 1800s and the founder of Louisville is buried there. As you go further in you experience the rows and rows of dead from the Civil War. Men who served on both the Union and Confederate side. There are also many graves of unknown soldiers. One burial site most will recognize is Connelly Sanders. The park contains a lake and stream which is very peaceful. If you are interested in history or just want a break from rushing around the city, I recommend a short visit here to rejuvenate.

BD609

We often hike in this 297 acre historic cemetery in the middle of Louisville. Most of Louisvilles history makers are buried here. Most popular and famous are Col. Harland Sanders and George Rogers Clark and Family. The Cemetary is park like and especially beautiful in the in the spring when everything is blooming and after a winters day snow. We prefer to walk it but driving lanes cover much of the property. Be sure to get a map from the entry guard if you aren't very familiar with the place or it may take a while to find your way out. The map will also identify the many notables whose remains are resting here. This place is so special we even included it on a list of must sees for out of town guests who were attending our wedding.

ThreeWiseMen1998

This cemetery is huge, it is one of the best cemeteries I've been too. My main reason to come was to see Colonel Sanders gravesite but we spent more time looking at all the other stones. The entrance to the cemetery is fantastic. There is a spring by the pond.

eliteller

Never seen a cemetery like this back at home.Surprisingly it didn't feel the least bit depressing, being at a cemetery and all. Also Colonel Sanders' grave is a must see!Couldn't find the "Jesus is my swingset" grave, though.

betagirl67

The grounds are well kept. It is very nice for a stroll. There are plenty of hungry geese and ducks. Just be careful of the aggressive geese. The cemetery does have limited hours so always check to be sure it is open when you go.

Pepcycle

A beautiful cemetery with lots of Kentucky history. I'm a bourbon fan and finding the sites of legends such as Pappy Van Winkle, WL Weller, Stitzel, Beam and Brown made for an interesting day.

286michelel

People wonder why anyone would go to the cemetery, but this is also a registered botanical park. It is beautiful! And the interesting people and history you will find here will keep you wandering for hours. Make a stop at the office for a map. Go to the pond to watch the swans. And make sure you go through here in the spring. The dogwoods, azaleas and other flowering trees and bushes are not to be missed.

Fleurdelis70

This is one of the most beautiful cemeteries you will ever see. The lakes and scenery is beautiful. It has many famous people laid to rest here.

DeirdreLouisville

Yes, it is a cemetery. But, it is also a national arboretum with beautiful landscaping and wonderful architecture. The expansive grounds (600 acres?) contain a union burial ground, a confederate burial ground, rolling hills, a lovely lake and nearly two centuries of Louisville's most illustrious departed. Graves are marked with everything from simple stone to elaborate monuments. Some of the city's best sculpture is here as well.Trees are discreetly labeled with species and origin info. Flowers are in bloom from early February to late November. Children will enjoy feeding the geese, ducks and swans that call Cave Hill home. I haven't seen a peacock there in several years, but I hear the one is still living there as well.My husband and I walk in Cave Hill often and always enjoy the beauty, serenity and nature that surrounds us.