Crown Hill Cemetery

Crown Hill is a home for history, a resting place for loved ones, and a cultural landmark with many natural and historical treasures within its sacred grounds.

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Join us for our FINAL Heritage Tour TOMORROW, WED. 10/28! This tour presents the history of Crown Hill while visiting the graves of some of the many interesting people buried here, both famous and not-so-famous, recent and long gone. https://t.co/g5JeZfxNdl

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John Donald Aitken (3 May 1886 – 25 Oct 1918) is the winningest drive at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but unfortunately none were of the Indianapolis https://t.co/gSRh69nExJ can find him on our Racing Legends Tour (#54) - https://t.co/caiFoCURvT

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Join us for our FINAL Heritage Tour on 10/28! This tour presents the history of Crown Hill while visiting the graves of some of the many interesting people buried here, both famous and not-so-famous, recent and long gone. https://t.co/g5JeZfxNdl

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George Amick (24 Oct 1924 – 4 Apr 1959) came in 2nd in his 1st Indy 500 and was named the 1958 Rookie of the Year over AJ Foyt. He won three of his 43 Indy Car races. After setting a speed record at Daytona, he died there during the last lap of a 100-mile race on its speedway.

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Audio Looping Workshop with Crown Hill Foundation’s Artist in Residence 10/24/26!
Experience Crown Hill in a whole new way and create your own original audio loop recordings in this hands-on workshop led by our artist-in-residence, Michael Moskaliuk.
https://t.co/g5JeZfxNdl

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Oliver Hampton Smith (23 Oct 1794 – 19 Mar 1854) was the prosecutor in the Fall Creek Massacre case in which three (3) white men were hanged at Pendleton for murdering local Native Americans, the first time Whites were held accountable for the murder of indigenous people.

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Join us 10/22 for our last "Iconic Architectural Gems of Crown Hill Cemetery" tour! The architecture of the cemetery adds to the beauty of the site. Explore the Gothic Chapel, Waiting Station, and other gems of this National Register-listed site. https://t.co/g5JeZfxNdl

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We had another EPIC day of learning at our annual Homeschool Day! Mark your calendars now for our fifth annual HOMESCHOOL DAY on Wednesday, October 6th, 2027!
Learn more about our FREE educational programming at https://t.co/CnZ8xSO03v

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James S. Vincent (18 Oct 1879 – 1 Nov 1947) was appointed to the IMPD in July 1912, but resigned in 1919 after being accused in connection with janitors stealing confiscated whiskey at police headquarters. He was exonerated when the Police Board reinstated him in 1925.

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Join us 10/18, for our "Beyond the Subway: Northside Tour!" In the late 1800s, development started on the north side of Crown Hill. We will explore the property, & we’ll focus on the 20th-century history of Indpls, influenced by those buried there. https://t.co/g5JeZfxNdl

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Have you taken advantage of our FREE educational programming? We are now booking field trips for spring 2027! Book an engaging educational experience for your students at https://t.co/CnZ8xSO03v

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Herbert Wesley McBride (15 Oct 1873 – 17 Mar 1933) set out to live a life of war, adventure, and service. After the war, he worked for the State in conservation, serving as the superintendent of Mounds State Park and Brown County State Park.

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Join us this TODAY, 10/14, for our "Skeletons in the Closet" walking tour! On this interesting tour, we’ll learn about some skeletons in the closet! We’ll discuss the lives of those who show us that money does not necessarily bring happiness.
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Tree Tour Testimonial! We greatly appreciate your feedback!
Learn more about booking a private group tour at https://t.co/Oc19SGLBvL

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Dr. William Niles Wishard (10 Oct 1851 – 22 Jan 1941), the son of an early Johnson County physician, William was the Superintendent of City Hospital from 1879-1887. During his time he built a new hospital, established a nursing school, and consolidated medical schools

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Join us on 10/11 for our "Underground Railroad and Crown Hill's Connection" walking tour! The UGRR was most active in IN between 1830 & 1865. Every Indiana community has oral histories about those individuals who participated in the Underground Railroad. https://t.co/g5JeZfxNdl

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Join us TOMORROW, SATURDAY, October 10th at 1PM for our "Tree Tales" walking tour!
Tree Tales: Discover the Hidden Superpowers of Trees! Kids 12 and under are free!
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Tree Tuesday! We so appreciate your feedback! Book a private group tour today for your family or organization at https://t.co/Jxghfn9gmu

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Alois Sinks (5 Oct 1847 – 3 Jul 1881) Listed as an artist in the Indpls’ city directories,he was also considered Indpls’ first art critic. He joined the army during the CW,serving as a drummer boy.His distain for Lew Wallace’s work at an 1876 art exhibit was played out in print.

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HOMESCHOOL DAY 2026 is next Wednesday, October 7th, from 10AM-2PM!
FREE registration required at https://t.co/7dMyr4rvmj