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Maple Hill Cemetery: Huntsville's Historic Resting Place

Explore Huntsville's history at Maple Hill Cemetery, Alabama's largest and oldest municipal cemetery, with over 80,000 graves.

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Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville's oldest and largest cemetery, is a sprawling outdoor museum that tells the story of the city's rich history. Established in 1822, it has grown to encompass nearly 100 acres and holds over 80,000 burials, including those of governors, senators, and notable figures.

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A brief summary to Maple Hill Cemetery

Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.

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202 Maple Hill St SE, Huntsville, Alabama, 35801, US
Monday
7 am-4 pm
Tuesday
7 am-4 pm
Wednesday
7 am-4 pm
Thursday
7 am-4 pm
Friday
7 am-4 pm
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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Maple Hill Cemetery.

Local know-how to help you travel smarter and make the most of every moment.

Wear comfortable shoes, as the cemetery spans nearly 100 acres and involves a good amount of walking.
Visit during the annual Cemetery Stroll to see costumed interpreters bring Huntsville's history to life.
Take a virtual tour beforehand to identify specific gravesites or historical figures you'd like to see.
Bring water, especially during warmer months, as there are limited facilities within the cemetery.
Consider visiting the Dead Children's Playground for a unique and slightly eerie experience.

Discover more about Maple Hill Cemetery

Founded in 1822 on land purchased from LeRoy Pope, Maple Hill Cemetery is the oldest and largest cemetery in Huntsville, Alabama. What began as two acres has expanded to nearly 100 acres, serving as the final resting place for over 80,000 individuals. The cemetery offers a glimpse into Alabama's past, with headstones and monuments that tell the stories of those who shaped the region. Maple Hill is the final resting place of five Alabama governors, five U.S. Senators, and ten U.S. Congressmen. Notable figures such as LeRoy Pope, known as the "Father of Huntsville," and women's suffragist Priscilla Holmes Drake are also buried here. The cemetery also contains the graves of Confederate and Union soldiers from the Civil War. The Huntsville Pilgrimage Association hosts an annual Cemetery Stroll, where costumed interpreters bring the stories of the deceased to life. Visitors can explore the grounds and discover the unique monuments and landscaping. The adjacent Dead Children's Playground adds a unique, if eerie, element to the site.

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    Getting There

    Walking

    From downtown Huntsville, such as the Madison County Courthouse, Maple Hill Cemetery is approximately a 15-20 minute walk. Head east on Eastside Square toward Washington Street, then turn right onto Washington Street. Continue onto Wells Avenue, and you'll see the cemetery entrance on your left, marked by a stone wall at the intersection of Wells Avenue and England Street. This entrance is near the Confederate section. Parking is available for free along the stone wall on Wells Avenue.

    Public Transport

    Huntsville's Orbit bus system has several routes that serve the downtown area. From a downtown bus stop, such as the Huntsville Transit Center, take a bus that travels along either California Street or near the intersection of California Street and McClung Avenue. From there, it's a short walk to the cemetery entrance at 203 Maple Hill Drive (at California St. and McClung Ave). A single ride on the Orbit bus costs $1.

    Taxi/Ride-Share

    From anywhere in downtown Huntsville, a taxi or ride-share service (Uber/Lyft) to Maple Hill Cemetery will typically cost between $8 and $12, depending on traffic and surge pricing. Specify '202 Maple Hill St SE' or 'intersection of Wells Avenue and England Street' as your destination, depending on which entrance you prefer. Keep in mind that using the Wells Avenue entrance will place you closer to the Confederate section.

    Driving

    From downtown Huntsville, drive east on Governors Drive. Turn left onto Maple Hill Street SE. The main entrance to the cemetery will be on your right at 202 Maple Hill St SE. Limited parking is available inside the cemetery. Alternatively, for the Wells Avenue entrance (closer to the Confederate section), from downtown, take Washington Street to Wells Avenue. Free parking is available along the stone wall on the south side of Wells Avenue, near the intersection with England Street.

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