Crown Hill Cemetery is a burial ground at 700 W 38th St in Indianapolis, Indiana, in the United States. It is one of the largest cemeteries in the country, and its grounds draw visitors who come to walk among its paths and look for particular graves.
What draws visitors
Among the people buried here are President Benjamin Harrison, the writer James Whitcomb Riley, and the bank robber John Dillinger. Many visitors come specifically to find these three graves, and the cemetery's size means it rewards a slow walk with a map or a plan in hand.
Planning a visit
- Location: 700 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Contact: +1-317-925-8231, if you want to check details before you go
- Kind of visit: a quiet, reflective outing suited to history enthusiasts, genealogy researchers, and anyone interested in notable American figures
Because the cemetery is extensive, allow enough time to explore beyond the three famous graves. Its scale alone makes it a distinctive landmark within the city, and it offers a different perspective on Indianapolis than the downtown streets do.
