Laurel Hill Cemetery

Local nameLaurel Hill Cemetery
LocationNorth America

Laurel Hill Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Philadelphia. Founded in 1836, it was the second major garden or rural cemetery in the United States. In 1998, it was designated a National Historic Landmark; few cemeteries have received this distinction.Located in Philadelphia's East Falls section, the 74-acre cemetery overlooks the Schuylkill River. Laurel Hill contains more than 33,000 monuments and more than 11,000 family lots. Its thousands of 19th- and 20th-century marble and granite funerary monuments include obelisks and elaborately sculpted hillside tombs and mausoleums.

Tags Free
Download Download See more

Opening hours

Gates and office are open:
Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sat – Sun: 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Except in the case of special events, all vehicles and foot traffic must exit the cemetery grounds by 4:30 p.m. daily.
There are private, self-guided, monthly tours and other events, so check the website to see what is happening now.
Closed on New Year’s Day, Dr. Martin Luther King Day, July 4, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Admission

Free admission, donations are always appreciated.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_Hill_Cemetery

Official Website http://www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org/index.php?flash=1

Phone +1 215 228 8200

Address 3822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132, USA

Coordinates 40°0'14.956" N -75°11'15.243" E

Sygic Travel - A Travel Guide in Your Pocket

Download for free and plan your trips with ease
Or just search for "Sygic Travel" in App Store or Google Play.
Sygic Travel Maps The world's first map app tailored for travelers
Use the app Not now