Locust Hill Cemetery was founded in 1855 and currently has a 67-acre footprint with over 30,000 inte

rnments within the City of Evansville. The James Bethel Gresham Arboretum is named after the facility’s most famous internment to honor his memory on the 100th anniversary of his passing in World War I. Established in 2017, it seeks to provide a quiet and healing landscape for mourners while respecting the history and dignity of those interred at Locust Hill Cemetery while promoting public awareness and appreciation of urban greenspaces by providing a safe, serene and beautiful setting. In 2018, The James Bethel Gresham Arboretum at Locust Hill Cemetery was designated as an "Official" WWI Centennial Memorial. The 100 Cities/100 Memorials program was created to help draw attention to WWI memorials across the United States, and enables all of America to take part in the WWI centennial commemoration.

Read More