Forestvale Cemetery
Forestvale Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Helena, United States. It was established in 1890, covering 45.73 hectares. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 13 notable interments here, including Preston Leslie, Tim M. Babcock, Forrest H. Anderson.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Helena, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46.65611, -112.03583 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1890 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | 1800s |
| Area | 45.73 hectares |
| Heritage status | NRHP 90000145 |
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Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
13 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Forestvale Cemetery's 13 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (62%), lawyer (54%), judge (38%), civil engineer (23%), banker (15%).
- Preston Leslie (1819–1907), politician, lawyer, judge
- Tim M. Babcock (1919–2015), politician
- Forrest H. Anderson (1913–1989), politician, lawyer, judge
- Wilbur F. Sanders (1834–1905), prosecutor, politician, lawyer
- Sam C. Ford (1882–1961), lawyer, judge
- Sam V. Stewart (1872–1939), politician, lawyer, judge
- Samuel Thomas Hauser (1833–1914), civil engineer, politician
- Benjamin F. Potts (1836–1887), military officer, politician, lawyer
- Hugh R. Adair (1889–1971), politician, lawyer, judge
- Charles Arthur Broadwater (1840–1892), civil engineer, banker, engineer
- Charles Arthur Broadwater (1840–1892), civil engineer, banker, engineer
- Horace R. Buck (1853–1897)
- Anton Holter (1831–1921), businessperson
Common questions
Where is Forestvale Cemetery?
Forestvale Cemetery is in Helena, United States, at coordinates 46.6561, -112.0358.
When was Forestvale Cemetery established?
Forestvale Cemetery was established in 1890, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Forestvale Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 13 notable interments at Forestvale Cemetery, including Preston Leslie, Tim M. Babcock, Forrest H. Anderson, Wilbur F. Sanders, Sam C. Ford.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q85761652 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)Notable intermentInterment
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