Kokomo in Howard County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Crown Point Cemetery

— Walk of Excellence —

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 27, 2022

1. Crown Point Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Crown Point Cemetery, established in 1867 by Kokomo City Council, covers 65 acres with nearly 30,000 graves. The first burial was in 1868, and Pioneer Cemetery was relocated here in the 1870s. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument was built in 1886, and the mausoleums were constructed in 1912 and 1925.

Erected by Community Foundation of Howard County, Kokomo Downtown Association, Howard County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 40° 29.104′ N, 86° 7.22′ W. Marker is in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County. Marker is on South Waugh Street near 1101 East Sycamore Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is on the left hand side as you enter the cemetery using the Walk of Excellence Trail off of South Waugh Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kokomo IN 46901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Soldiers and Sailors Monument (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Burial Place of Chief Kokomo (approx. ¼ mile away); Rotary Bridge (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kokomo High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Memorial Gymnasium (approx. 0.4

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miles away); Manetoowa (approx. 0.4 miles away); Apperson Brothers (approx. half a mile away); Montgomery Bus Boycott, 1955 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kokomo.

More about this marker. The marker sits on the far West side of the cemetery

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 27, 2022

2. Crown Point Cemetery Marker

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 27, 2022

3. Crown Point Cemetery Marker

Photographed By Trevor L Whited, June 27, 2022

4. Crown Point Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 26, 2022, by Trevor L Whited of Kokomo, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.