Myrtle Hill Cemetery
Myrtle Hill Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Rome, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 14 notable interments here, including Ellen Axson Wilson, William Fielding Ogburn, Homer V. M. Miller.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Rome, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 34.25190, -85.17920 (source: Wikidata) |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Heritage status | NRHP 83000196 |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
14 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Myrtle Hill Cemetery's 14 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (43%), surgeon (14%), lawyer (14%), judge (14%), American football player (14%).
- Ellen Axson Wilson (1860–1914), Sunday school teacher, artist, politician
- William Fielding Ogburn (1886–1959), statistician, sociologist, university teacher
- Homer V. M. Miller (1814–1896), surgeon, politician
- John W. Maddox (1848–1922), politician, lawyer, judge
- Helen Woodrow Bones (1874–1951), editor
- Augustus Romaldus Wright (1813–1891), politician, lawyer, judge
- Ethel Hillyer Harris (1859–1931), writer
- Nathan Henry Bass, Sr. (1808–1890), politician
- Agnes Ellen Harris (1883–1952), educator
- Ernest E. West (1867–1914), American football player, head coach
- Lawrence S. Churchill (1890–1972), fighter pilot, military officer
- Q111342044 (1857–1933), politician
- Q7329681 (1879–1897), American football player
- Q7341936 (1828–1895), surgeon
Common questions
Where is Myrtle Hill Cemetery?
Myrtle Hill Cemetery is in Rome, United States, at coordinates 34.2519, -85.1792.
Who is buried at Myrtle Hill Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 14 notable interments at Myrtle Hill Cemetery, including Ellen Axson Wilson, William Fielding Ogburn, Homer V. M. Miller, John W. Maddox, Helen Woodrow Bones.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q6948625 (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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BibTeX
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title = {Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Rome, United States},
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