Kevin M.
9/17/2016
Neat place! We did not expect to stop here. We were driving by on our way to downtown and say the sign for the Francis Scott Key Memorial. We decided to check it out, and I'm glad we did....
Mount Olivet Cemetery
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515 S Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
Mount Olivet Cemetery in Frederick, MD, established in 1852, is a beautiful and historic garden cemetery boasting over 40,000 interments connected by 8 miles of roadway. With a robust history and weekly blog, visitors can explore the grounds and learn about the notable individuals buried here through self-guided tours, interpretive panels, and special history walking tours.
Offering a range of interment options, including traditional ground burial, mausoleums, and cremation memorials, Mount Olivet Cemetery also provides services for monuments and markers, custom-designed to suit various styles and price ranges. The cemetery's commitment to preservation and enhancement is evident through its Friends of Mount Olivet group, which organizes educational programs, special events, and fundraising initiatives to ensure the stewardship and future of this hallowed ground.
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Austin G.
4/7/2024
If you're into history, visit this 19th century cemetery, the home of many Civil War soldiers (from both sides), politicians, local heroes, and Francis Scott Key. There are signs throughout the...
Michael U.
9/1/2009
This beautiful and somewhat out of the way cemetery located in Frederick, MD contains not only some fine examples of grave statuary but also the final resting places of historic figures such as...
Kitty C.
10/30/2017
This is a tiny cemetery on the edge of downtown. I think its most famous "inhabitant" is Roger Taney, the 5th Chief Justice of the US. Since the cemetery is a couple of hundred years old, it has...
Helen L.
7/26/2019
It is a good place to reflect on the lives lost during the Civil War and feel the quiet dignity of those who are buried. You can also see the Francis Scott Key monument. Well worth your visit.
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