mount olivet cemetery

I saw an article about this cemetery and couldn't wait to get to Frederick to see it for myself. My husband was very interested in the Civil War and War of 1812 headstones. I wanted to see Francis Scott Key's memorial. On the plus side his parents are buried there also so we got to see their stones. Lots of very old and ornate stones. There is actually a stone that looks like a basketball hoop. Lots of history in this cemetery. Will definitely return on my next trip.

Just visit for completion for Ancestry file and pictures needed. Very nice cemetery very taken care of. Help with others if needed

We went here to visit the grave of Francis Scott Key. There is a very nice monument and story board to read along with a button you can push to hear the song. It is right at the entrance to the cemetery, you can't miss it. Restrooms nearby. Very nice short excursion while in Frederick, MD.

We traveled a long way as we usually do. We take pictures of outlaws graves and here is the younger brother's graves. Beautiful cemetary.

This unique cemetery houses 1812 and Civil War Union and Confederate gravesites, as well as featuring Key's monument and gravesite. The cemetery, chartered in 1854, features the monument which shows the Star Spangled Banner verses, in its entirety. Nearby markers play the tune and show the history of this time in America's history. There are many other unique grave markers that surround the grounds, including one with a hand, its index finger pointing upward. A few steps from the Key monument a time capsule is buried, which states that it should be opened in 2098.

Morbid, I know, but I love cemetaries....& I want to be cremated. lol Anyway, this is where Francis Scott Key's grave & memorial is. The cemetery is lined with civil war soldiers tombstones on one side which I thought was pretty cool.

In a few weeks Baltimore is going to have a big bash to honor the 200th anniversary of Frances Scott Keys magnificent poem that has become the best National Anthem of the best country in the world. As a child I have seen Fort McHenry from a fishing boat in the Chesapeake Bay as well as up close and personal on a school field trip. Every time I stop to think about the words we are singing as we rise before formal events it is not hard to visualize that flag flying over the once great fort. Many TV stations throughout the nation show that sight as they sign off. One cannot help to tear up. O say can you see (by the way the tune the poem was set to was an old drinking song so it is not dis respectful when Orioles fans that have been drinking emphasize the “O”, quite the opposite) …Our FLAG was still there.Anyway the Sun Paper recently did a huge story about the up coming festival and Mt. Olivet and it dawned on me that I have driven by this place oh so many times and never once stopped in to pay my respects to such a famous person. Across the street form Costco and immediately adjacent to Harry Grove Stadium is this final resting place for so many that have done so much to be a part of the history of this great nation. As I walked among the tombstones and read the plaques and inscriptions I could not help but get goose bumps.If you are planning to go to Baltimore for the tall ships and other activities related to this magnificent event I would highly suggest a side trip, about an hours drive west on interstate 70. It is difficult to consider a cemetery as excellent but I consider the 5 stars as a tribute to the man whose words were excellent.

This place is a nice place to walk. Tons of very old interesting headstones. Lots of histoy here. Francis Key Scott buried here nice monument. Lots of information. Spent at least an hour n half just walking around.

This Cemetary is most known for the final resting place of Francis Scott Key and Barbara Fritchie, but it is also the resting place of many confederate soldiers who lost their lives at the nearby battlefields including Monocacy and Antietam. There are many Victorian era monuments and it is a great place to photograph angels other interesting grave markers. When we have visitors from out of town, we always take them for a drive through. Tours are available through Candlelight Tours of Frederick as well.

Francis Scott Key is at rest in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick. It is a very old, historic cemetery with interesting old monuments and headstones as well as newer additions in other sections. The stone chapel is near a large monument that marks Key's resting place. Easy to drive through and stroll through. Sometoimes joggers and walkers are passing through this lovely, shaded resting spot for loved ones, some of whom are my own.

Very nice, well cared for historic cemetery. F. S. Key memorial located as you enter cemetery. Nice waysides and cemetery house is beautiful.

We went to visit this cemetery because we knew Francis Scott Key was here. But, we had a very pleasant surprise, this place is huge! Very old, lots of history, civil war! If you are into old tomb stones this is a good place. Reserve lots of time to really enjoy it.

It is a cemetery, so it's a bit hard to rate, but it was very pretty and historic. If you want to see Francis Scott Key's memorial, definitely go.

I loved visiting this cemetery. I came to see the final resting place of Francis Scott Key. The grounds are very well maintained. The monument in honor of the author of our National Anthem is very beautiful. The best time to take pictures is in the morning due to the brightness of the sun. There is also a quaint little chapel named after Mr. Key as well. If you are looking at the front of the chapel, walk into the grave stone area to the left of the chapel. You will find a newer small gravestone marking the grave of a soldier who fought during the war of 1812. His name was Lawrence Doyle. His original marker is a bit harder to read due to age. He lived to January of 1845. His wife Sarah, is buried just to his right. She lived to 1875. I am a huge history buff and came to Maryland to see Ft. McHenry in Baltimore and finding the. Grave of a survivor of the war of 1812 was just the cherry on top of the sundae. I was very moved by all I found and if you come to Maryland for the 200th anniversary of The Star-Spangled Banner, make sure you stop by this beautiful resting place and experience the history.

A great piece of local history and a beautiful walk. Francis Scott Key and many local folks of importance