 The
grounds of our cemeteries are sacredly devoted to the interment and memory
of the honored dead.
As a manifestation of the respect and affection which our community bestows
upon those who are buried here, it is intended that our cemeteries be
perpetually areas of quiet beauty and serenity - to beckon the living as
well as to provide repose for the dead.
Our heritage is enriched by the lives and deeds of the men and women who
have preceded us. It is, therefore, our goal, as part of the remembrance of
them, to maintain permanent records of those whose earthly remains have been
entrusted to us.
It is further the goal of
GHPRD
to provide empathetic and effective service to the citizens of the
Huntington area in the years to come.
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Spring Hill Cemetery
The
premium area of Spring Hill is located around the Marshall Memorial. The
Memorial is on the highest point of the cemetery, overlooking the city of
Huntington and Marshall University. The Marshall Memorial honors the
University football team, coaches, staff and supporters who died in the
November, 1970 plane crash. In front of the obelisk are six unmarked
graves, in memory of the victims that could not be identified. The names of
these six are engraved in the front face of the memorial.
Coming down the hill from the Marshall Memorial area is a circular drive
surrounding an area we call 1953D- Bronze. Upright monuments dominate the
outer edges of the circle, while only bronze on granite markers are allowed
on the inner part of the circle. Plans have been made to build a carillion
bell tower near the center of the circle.
There is an area set aside for Veterans on the southern boundary of the
cemetery. Atop that knoll is a dominating cross that was placed in 1925,
when the Board of Park Commissioners set aside this special place, called
Soldier’s Rest, for military personnel. Soldier’s Field is located directly
across the street from Soldier’s Rest. The graves are all marked with
upright marble government markers. There is an aura of honor and pride when
you stand among these markers. It is a beautiful place.
For the most
part, Spring Hill Cemetery is dominated by large trees and rolling hills.
The older areas of the cemetery are located near the office, on the eastern
border of the property. Our office was once a chapel, and was built in the
early 1900’s. There are approximately 25 undeveloped acres on the western
side of the cemetery. Soon trees will be placed so that in time it too will
have tall oaks and maples, beautiful dogwoods and brooding willows.
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Highland Cemetery
Highland Cemetery was established in 1892, and adopted by the Park District
when Spring Hill was, in 1925. Highland is a traditional country hillside
cemetery located off of Saltwell Road in the Arlington Park neighborhood.
There are twelve streets crossing the fifteen acres of hillside that
comprise Highland Cemetery. Spaces for flat as well as upright markers are
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The office
for Spring Hill and Highland Cemeteries is located at Spring Hill Cemetery,
1427 Norway Ave. in a small chapel built around 1910.
To get to
Spring Hill: From I-64, take Exit #11,
Hal Greer Blvd. Turn North, toward Huntington. At the 2nd light, turn
right. Continue until this road ends, at Woodland Dr. turn left. At the
light, turn left onto Norway Ave. Spring Hill Cemetery is on the left,
approximately .1 miles. The office is located near the first entrance,
which has an iron gate and brick roadway. The second entrance is .2 mi.
further down Norway Ave., and is divided by a flagpole.
To get to
Spring Hill Cemetery from within
Huntington, come to the south end of 20th Street, bear left and
Spring Hill Cemetery is immediately on your right.
Highland Cemetery is located on Saltwell Rd. To get there from
I-64: Take Exit #15, 29th Street. Head west on Rt. 60 for
approximately 2 mi. At Washington Blvd., directly across from Special Metals
Industrial Complex, turn left.
From this left turn, Saltwell Rd. is .1 mi. on the left. Our Redeemer
Lutheran Church is at the beginning of Saltwell Rd. Highland Cemetery is .4
miles on the left; Highland Cemetery Annex is on the right. |
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Address:
1427 Norway Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
Phone:
(304) 696-5516
Email:
Office Manager: Eldora McCoy
cemetery@ghprd.org
Family Services
Coordinator: Phil Niebergall
philniebergall@ghprd.org
We have current price sheets and other materials that will assist you in
making this very important purchase.
A sales counselor will be available at your request to assist you after
hours, on weekends, or at your home if that is easier for you. |
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