How to Tour Cave Hills Cemetery in Louisville

Cave Hills Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky, is a step into the historic past of the city. The eternal resting place of Colonel Saunders and poet George Keats, this breathtakingly beautiful area is filled with ornate and unusual monuments to mark and remember the citizens here. A photographer's dream and history buffs' thrill, this area has got something for everyone.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Peaslee monument Get a tour map from the office ss you enter through the ornate gates of Cave Hills. You'll immediately see the Sphinx monument dedicated to Charles Rowland Peaslee. Peaslee died in 1905 and had been a paints and lamps merchandiser.
2. Tingly Fountain detail The Tingly fountain is a centerpiece of the cemetery. Built in memory of the wagon maker, William Tingly this serene and spooky fountain features an oddly posed female figure and two smaller statues that are perfect for a photographic study.
3. Drive through the cemetery so you don't miss the countless other monuments and statues. Enthusiasts and history buffs could spend several hours there with map and camera discovering the many breathtaking sites of Cave Hills.
4. Check on the hours of operation and other cemetery rules in Resources below.

Tips & Warnings

• Be respectful. This is a functioning cemetery and you should be quiet and peaceful while there.