Lexington Cemetery

Lexington Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Lexington, United States. It was established in 1849, covering 68.8 hectares. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 100 notable interments here, including Jim Varney, John C. Breckinridge, Henry Clay.

At a glance

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Opening hours

• Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Sunday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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

Notable interments

100 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 100, or take the JSON record.

Of Lexington Cemetery's 100 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (33%), lawyer (23%), military officer (11%), suffragist (6%), writer (6%).

• Jim Varney (1949–2000), stand-up comedian, television actor, dancer
• John C. Breckinridge (1821–1875), university teacher, military officer, politician
• Henry Clay (1777–1852), diplomat, jurist, politician
• John Breckinridge (1760–1806), jurist, politician, lawyer
• Kenny Rollins (1923–2012), basketball player
• John Y. Brown Jr. (1933–2022), entrepreneur, politician, lawyer
• Henry Skillman Breckinridge (1886–1960), fencer, jurist, politician
• Wallace Jones (1926–2014), basketball player, basketball coach
• Sophonisba Breckinridge (1866–1948), suffragist, political scientist, university teacher
• John Hunt Morgan (1825–1864), military personnel
• Ralph Foody (1928–1999), film actor, actor
• Gordon Granger (1821–1876), military officer
• Randall L. Gibson (1832–1892), plantation owner, military officer, jurist
• Adolph Rupp (1901–1977), basketball coach, basketball player
• Mary Cyrene Breckinridge (1826–1907), politician
• James Lane Allen (1849–1925), novelist, author, writer
• James B. Beck (1822–1890), politician, lawyer
• Wilhelmenia Fernandez (1949–2024), opera singer, actor
• Abraham Buford II (1820–1884), military personnel
• Mary Carson Breckinridge (1881–1965), social activist, nurse, midwife
• Clifton Rodes Breckinridge (1846–1932), banker, diplomat, ambassador
• Joseph S. Fowler (1820–1902), politician, lawyer
• Thomas R. Underwood (1898–1956), manager, journalist, editor
• Basil W. Duke (1838–1916), lobbyist, military officer, lawyer
• George Madison Adams (1837–1920), clerk, politician, lawyer

Common questions

Where is Lexington Cemetery?

Lexington Cemetery is in Lexington, United States, at coordinates 38.0610, -84.5090.

When was Lexington Cemetery established?

Lexington Cemetery was established in 1849, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Lexington Cemetery?

Wikidata documents 100 notable interments at Lexington Cemetery, including Jim Varney, John C. Breckinridge, Henry Clay, John Breckinridge, Kenny Rollins.

Records and sources

• Wikidata: Q4257680 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
• Wikipedia article
• Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
• OpenStreetMap relation/3339762

Related terms

National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)Notable intermentInterment

Resting Places. "Lexington Cemetery, Lexington, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q4257680. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/lexington-cemetery/

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