About this property
Crown Hill Cemetery is a historic rural cemetery located at 700 West 38th Street in Indianapolis, Indiana. The privately owned cemetery was established in 1863 at Strawberry Hill, whose summit was renamed "The Crown", a high point overlooking Indianapolis. It is approximately 2.8 miles (4.5 km) northwest of the city's center. Crown Hill was dedicated on June 1, 1864, and encompasses 555 acres (225 ha), making it the third largest non-governmental cemetery in the United States. Its grounds are based on the landscape designs of Pittsburgh landscape architect and cemetery superintendent John Chislett Sr and Prussian horticulturalist Adolph Strauch.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 73000036. It was listed on February 28, 1973.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Crown Hill Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Crown Hill Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 28, 1973.
What type of historic resource is Crown Hill Cemetery?
Crown Hill Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Crown Hill Cemetery?
The period of significance for Crown Hill Cemetery is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1863.
Can I research the history near Crown Hill Cemetery?
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