Historical Cemetery Tour

Description

Step into the past with the Eureka Springs Historical Cemetery Tour, a guided 60-minute walking tour offered every Saturday at 11:00 a.m., May through July, at 4127 East Van Buren. Led by knowledgeable guides in period attire, this tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history of Eureka Springs through its beautifully maintained cemetery grounds.
 

Founded in 1880 by the Lamar Family and later donated to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows #83 in 1889, the cemetery has long been a place of significance in Carroll County. In 1966, it was deeded to the City of Eureka Springs, and in 1978, it was officially established as a municipal cemetery through Ordinance 1031.
 

Covering 46 acres?with approximately 29 acres currently known as the main cemetery and an additional 17 acres across County Road 205?the grounds hold the interments or remains of more than 4,500 people. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 8, 2018, recognizing its importance in the heritage of the area.
 

Visitors will encounter a variety of unique and historic gravestones, including unusual monuments, rocks with names, memorials to Woodsmen, and veterans of six or more wars, offering a rich glimpse into the lives and stories of those who shaped the local community.
 

Details:

• Cost: $20.00 per person

• Tickets: Available online at EurekaSpringsAR.gov/Cemetery or onsite the day of the tour (cash accepted; no refunds).

• Walk-ups welcome!

• Open Daily: The cemetery grounds are open to the public daily from dawn to dusk.

• Contact: Call (479) 579-7372 or email EurekaSpringsCemetery@gmail.com

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• Mailing Address: 44 S Main, Eureka Springs, AR 72632
   

"Show me first the graveyards of a country and I will tell you the true character of the people."
? Benjamin Franklin

Come explore the stories etched in stone and discover the legacy of Eureka Springs through this remarkable historical site.