This cemetery in Indiana has a long list of notable names resting there, here are just a few.

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Crown Hill Cemetery

Located in Indianapolis is Crown Hill Cemetery.  Crown Hill Cemetery is the oldest urban green space in the city, so along with being a final resting place for many Hoosiers, it's also a setting for some gorgeous scenery.  The cemetery itself is huge, and according to Crown Hill, when you step into the cemetery, it's like taking a step back in time:

Visiting Crown Hill is like traveling back in time.  When you set foot on this beautiful stretch of land, you’ll want to explore this vibrant, cultural and historical space, that tells the story of our city, state and country.   It’s a place to find stunning pieces of art in memorials bearing such names as Lilly, Riley, Ralston and Harrison.

It’s a home to several species of trees and a sanctuary to wildlife that runs throughout the grounds.  Crown Hill is a home for history, a resting place for loved ones and a cultural landmark. There are many natural and historical treasures to find within these sacred grounds.

You can take a self-guided tour of the grounds, or join one of the many upcoming tours and events being hosted at Crown Hill, you can learn more about those, here.

Famous Final Resting Places

Crown Hill is known for many notable names who call Crown Hill their final resting place.  For instance, Crown Hill is where the 23rd President of the United States, Benjamin Harrison was laid to rest.

Crown Hill is also the final resting place of the infamous gangster, Public Enemy No. 1, John Dillinger.

James Whitcomb Riley who is known as the Hoosier Poet was also laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery.  According to Crown Hill, his famous works include “Little Orphant Annie” and “The Raggedy Man” which served as the inspiration behind the Broadway musical Annie and the Raggedy Ann books and dolls.

These are just a few of the notable names who were laid to rest in Crown Hill Cemetery, check out the video below showcasing some of Crown Hill's most famous names.  You can see the entire list of notable graves through Crown Hill's website, here.