The 23rd President Benjamin Harrison is buried here. Very nice cemetery. One of the largest in the USA.

The 23rd President Benjamin Harrison is buried here. Very nice cemetery. One of the largest in the USA.
We wanted to check out this cemetery for all the famous people buried there, and man o man was it a beautiful cemetery! If you have a chance, this place is definitely worth it. The only thing I will say about it though, is there are many other somewhat well known figures that are buried there that aren't either well...
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This historic cemetery holds dignitaries from all over Indiana. It's awesome to stand in the middle and imagine all these people standing up to tell you their stories, sort of like if there were a FaceBook for the dead. I don't think you could leave here after a few hours and not have a book in your mind to write....
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Crown Hill Cemetery is a very large cemetery, if fact it is the 3rd largest non-government cemetery in the United States. Benjamin Harrison, the 23rd President of the United States is buried here along with the depression era gangster John Dillinger, Poet James Whitcomb Riley, Colts owner Robert Irsay along with three Vice-Presidents and a number of other notable and...
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This is the highest point in Indianapolis. There are some interesting people buried here; such as various United States Vice Presidents, John Dillinger, James whitcomb Rileyand others. It is one of the largest cemeteries in our country.Some of the the tombstones are very interesting. And, if you're lucky, you might see some of the deer who frequent this cemetery. They...
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This is a destination, not just a cemetery. The grounds are simply beautiful. If you are near, don't miss it. Many famous people are buried here as well.
Was there taking photographs found grave of inventor of the Gatling gun, pretty cool, also Dillinger buried here, Benjamin Harrison are among the notables
This is one of my favorite places to go in Indianapolis---I know, I'm strange:) Most people don't realize the highest point of Marion County is in Crown Hill. There is so much history in the cemetery. There are tours available and I've heard they are excellent and add a lot of value to the visit. I personally had someone with...
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The grounds are kept in prestine conditions. It was fun to wonder among the graves of famous people. John Dillinger is just one of the better know personalities burried there.
The highest point in Indianapolis is located in the cemetery. It is the burial spot of Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley. We were there with a group of teenagers for a guided tour. This would be a great spot for a summer time picnic.
If you come in the evening, be sure to bring a flashlight. Lighting is poor in...
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