Calvary Cemetery in Springfield, Illinois
About Calvary Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery is a catholic cemetery in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. It was established in 1857. The grounds sit at about 574 feet above sea level. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 405392. The nearest other listed cemetery is Lincoln Tomb, about 0.4 mi away.
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39.82946, -89.65628
What Calvary Cemetery offers
We have no confirmed information about services at this cemetery yet. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
Nearby cemeteries
- Lincoln TombSpringfield, ILCemetery0.4 mi
- Oak Ridge Cemetery1441 Monument Avenue, Springfield, IL · est. 1860Cemetery0.5 mi
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- Crowder Cemetery1401 Chatham Road, Leland Grove, ILCemetery3.5 mi
- Bissell Cemetery2785 Colt Road, Springfield, ILCemetery4.0 mi
- Resurrection Hill CemeteryRiverton, ILCemetery4.8 mi
- Roselawn Pet CemeteryRiverton, ILPet cemetery4.9 mi
- Oak Hill Cemetery4688 Old Route 36, Springfield, ILCemetery4.9 mi
- Roselawn Memorial Park Cemetery1735 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL · est. 1927Memorial park5.0 mi
- Camp Butler National Cemetery5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL · est. 1865National cemetery5.3 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Calvary Cemetery located?
Calvary Cemetery is at 2001 North 1st Street, Springfield, IL 62702 in Sangamon County. GPS coordinates: 39.82946, -89.65628.
What are the visiting hours of Calvary Cemetery?
Visiting hours are not on record. Many cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the cemetery at (217) 523-3726 before visiting.
How do I find a grave at Calvary Cemetery?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps ((217) 523-3726). Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
Is Calvary Cemetery a Catholic cemetery?
Our records list a Catholic affiliation, based on the recorded religion of the cemetery. Burial rules for people outside the congregation vary, so ask the cemetery.
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