spring hill cemetery

Not sure why this is a subject on a travel site but this is a very old cemetery with many popular burials including politicians. My mother and father-in-law are both buried here. The cemetery overlooks the WV Power Baseball park. Not I am interested in site seeing a cemetery, however I stress safety - this is not a safe area of Charleston. Go in the daylight only.

We enjoy old cemeteries, so a trip through Spring Hill Cemetery wasn't an unusual destination while visiting Charleston. This cemetery is so interesting since its many acres sit on a hillside and is sectioned off by old cement remnants. We feel sorry for the caretakers and mowers. The headstones range from old to new, including some from the Civil War, both Union and Confederate. Driving or walking through is a challenge worth taking for marvelous views of the city, and the entire place is quiet enough for contemplation.

Situated high above the city of Charleston, West Virginia, Spring Hill Cemetery overlooks the bustling city below. It affords the visitor with a quiet green space to enjoy birds, flora and fauna and the refreshing qualities of nature. A typical visitor can stroll the many winding pathways or jog its paved roads. From its heights one can view the gleaming gold dome of the state capitol in the distance. Students of history will find the resting places of several West Virginia governors, war heroes and noted citizens of Charleston within these tranquil acres. Although not as prolific as cemeteries in more wealthier locations such as Pittsburgh, Washington, DC. and Richmond, Spring Hill offers examples of a variety of cemetery art from its founding in 1869 to the present. A map with information on specific burial sites that are numbered and keyed on the map is available at the cemetery office to assist the casual visitor locate those sites of particular interest. How long one stays depends on the visitor's interest in the site.