Cave Hill Cemetery
A garden-style Victorian cemetery where KFC founder Colonel Sanders and boxing champion Muhammad Ali are buried.
Cave Hill Cemetery was established in 1848 and covers about 120 hectares. Lakes, old trees, and sculptures are scattered throughout, and it doubles as a botanical garden. It is considered one of the most beautiful garden cemeteries in the United States. The best-known grave is that of KFC founder Harland Sanders, which features a bust of him. Boxing champion Muhammad Ali is also buried here. Pick up a map at the entrance to find the graves. The grounds can be explored by car or on foot, admission is free, and visitors should keep quiet and avoid disturbing any funerals in progress. It is about 3 km from downtown.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–16:45
Nearby sights
- Cherokee Park
- Waterfront Park & Big Four Bridge
- NuLu (East Market District)
- Angel's Envy Distillery
- Whiskey Row
- Louisville Zoo
- Fourth Street Live!
- The Brown Hotel