Crown Hill National Cemetery

Crown Hill National Cemetery is a military burial ground within the larger Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis, occupying Sections 9 and 10. The site contains graves of soldiers from different military periods and backgrounds.

The cemetery was established in 1866 when the federal government purchased land to bury Union soldiers who died at military camps near Indianapolis. Later, prisoners from Camp Morton were also interred there, reflecting the complexities of that era.

The monument erected by the Women's Relief Corps in 1889 stands as a visible reminder of Union soldiers whose names were lost to history. You can see how local groups worked to preserve the memory of those who served and died during the Civil War.

The cemetery allows fresh-cut flowers throughout the year but limits artificial arrangements to specific dates. Visitors should check the restrictions when bringing floral tributes to the site.

The cemetery holds the graves of both Union soldiers and prisoners from Camp Morton, showing a lesser-known aspect of American military history. This mixture of different groups at one burial ground tells a complex story of that period.

Location: Indianapolis

GPS coordinates: 39.81665,-86.17292

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:11