Resting Places

Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia)

Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia) is a national or military cemetery in Richmond, United States. It was established in 1849. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 235 notable interments here, including James Monroe, John Tyler, Jefferson Davis.

Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia), Richmond, United States
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At a glance

Location🇺🇸 Richmond, United States
Coordinates37.53610, -77.45830 (source: Wikidata)
Established1849
TypeNational and military, Historic and heritage
Era1800s
Heritage statusNRHP 69000350
Websitewww.hollywoodcemetery.org

Established in 1847, Hollywood Cemetery is a private, non-profit, and fully operational cemetery located in Richmond, Virginia.

From the cemetery's own website: www.hollywoodcemetery.org

Map showing the location of Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia)

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Opening hours

Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.

Notable interments

235 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place. The 25 most widely covered are listed below. Browse all 235, or take the JSON record.

Of Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia)'s 235 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (38%), lawyer (17%), military personnel (10%), military officer (7%), writer (7%).

Common questions

Where is Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia)?

Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia) is in Richmond, United States, at coordinates 37.5361, -77.4583.

When was Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia) established?

Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia) was established in 1849, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia)?

Wikidata documents 235 notable interments at Hollywood Cemetery (Richmond, Virginia), including James Monroe, John Tyler, Jefferson Davis, Tom Wolfe, Elizabeth Monroe.

Video

Presidential Gravesites and History at Hollywood Cemetery · Cemetery Explorations

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