We were drawn to visit Crown Hill Cemetery because President Benjamin Harrison and author Booth Tarkington (Penrod stories) are buried in the cemetery. While there, we also found the impressive hilltop monument to poet James Whitcomb Riley as well as the gravesites of Col. Eli Lilly, Richard Gatling, and John Dillinger. A beautiful chapel also resides on the grounds. Upon entering the cemetery, we drove to the office where a very helpful woman provided us with information for a self-guided tour. On a pretty day, a visit to Crown Hill will satisfy the history lover. Others may like it for the serenity.

I had heard about this wonderful cemetery and found it without any problems. It is huge and they make it quite easy to drive thru. Historical markers are easily located with a map you can pick up at the Funeral Home offices. They were very helpful at the offices and clearly pleased we were there. You can either take a quick drive or more time to see the different family names and memorials. It is a lovely place and it so well cared for. I thought it was worth our time.

Follow the signs up the hill to the James Whitcomb Riley monument. It's the most beautiful view of the city you'll see. We celebrated a friend's 60th birthday, sitting on the hill, reading Riley poems. One of my favorite memories.

Very peaceful place and filled with history. Hate to think of giving it a review, but I would not mind being buried here.