Hollywood Cemetery

Hollywood Cemetery is a living story in stone, iron and landscape. Designed in 1847 by noted architect John Notman of Philadelphia, Hollywood has been a fully-operational cemetery since the 19th century.

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    (804) 648-8501

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    hollywoodcemetery.org

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Address

412 S Cherry St (Albemarle) Richmond , VA 23220 United States

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Dave Lepkowski

There are 3 presidential gravesites in this historic and awesome cemetery belonging to James Monroe, Jefferson Davis and John Tyler. The cemetery grounds are well maintained and organized by the crew

Erik Cintron

Weirdly enjoyable. With a guided map for a 1$ by car, foot or rent a Segway to see all the famous people all the way. Beautiful views and a lot of civil war grave stones. 2 presidents are buried here

Austin Lackey

One of the great hidden treasures of Richmond. Be sure to check out the iron dog and Monroe's grave. Great views of the James and a relaxing place to enjoy the day

Alissa Kelly

Beautiful cemetery , very unique. Really neat place, make sure you have a good amount of time to spend here because there's a lot of cool stuff to see.

Ching

Follow the blue line on the road , US President James Monroe and John Tyler are buried here. So is Confederate President Jefferson Davis and many Confederate war dead. It's like Arlington Cemetery .

Douglas S.

Drive in a ways, following the arrows. there is parking nearer to Monroe and Tyler. Walk a bit on the footpath and you will come upon Monroe (see picture).

The Flats at West Broad Village

Richmond is full of history! Come see the final resting places of many famous historical figures including 2 US presidents as well as the president of the confederate states .

Douglas S.

Use google maps with satellite imagery enabled, along with the photo I've included. Made finding the two presidents and Jeff Davis much easier.

RVA Badge

Named for its holly trees , this is the resting place for Presidents Monroe and Tyler, Confederate President Jefferson Davis and thousands of Civil War soldiers. Don’t miss the view of the James River

RVA Badge

Resting place of two Presidents , James Monroe & John Tyler, the only Confederate States President , Jefferson Davis and 25 Confederate generals, more than any other cemetery in the country . Read more

Gail Ailor

Check out the Guide from your library then search for interesting gravesites . Sit overlooking the river to hear the rapids & relax for awhile. I've seen Cedar Waxwings in the hollies.

Akil Cumberbatch

It commands an awesome view of the James River . It's quite scenic for a cemetery .

Brittany Jobes

Great spot to take out of town visitors for a unique view of the river with some history on the side.

Phil Williams

Pay respects at the graves of presidents and some of the Civil War's most famous generals. If you're not creeped out, there's a great picnic spot by Monroe's monument with a great view of the river .

Stacy Grover

Don't ask employees or volunteers to help with your amateur ghost hunting, they aren't very receptive.

Johnny Hugel

Two presidents and a great view of the city .

vallery morgan

They have a nice website, better to know your way around if you are looking for specific gravesites

Baicy Dental

FYI- Waking tour is $10 at 10:00

B P

More US presidents buried here than in Arlington.

Lorissa McNeely

Cemeteries aren't for the dead, their for the living

patsy TORRES

stop by the Richmond vampire great story behind it

kristindownie

picnic by the river and visit some famous southerners.

Todd Rigler

Be sure to check out the views of the James River and Richmond

RTDNews

TIMES-DISPATCH FACT: U.S. Presidents James Monroe and John Tyler , as well as Confederate President Jefferson Davis , are buried here.

Charles Gibbs

Walk by the "black dog" twice to see if it looks a different direction each time!

Heather Durkin

Check out the status of the dog beside the little girl's grave and Ellen Glasgow's grave.

Kevin Calhoun

Rest in peace , men of the First Brigade

Taire

Check out all the dead Presidents .

Rhonda Thissen

Amazing place.

Heather

Interesting place to check out some Richmond history!

David VanBlaricom

Go to Hollywood Cemetery on Halloween . Spookie

SirMonkeyXD

El 30 de enero de 1847, su esposa Virginia murió a causa de la tuberculosis y según cuentan los amigos de Poe

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