Notable Residents
Hartford’s “Rain of Parks”
Rev. Francis Goodwin (1839-1923), laid to rest in Section 10 of Cedar Hill, was widely recognized for his work as an advocate for Hartford parks. Goodwin served as a member…
Read MoreStories in Stone – The Obelisk
With its funerary symbolism, the Egyptian Revival style was often seen in cemeteries, most notably in the form of the obelisk which represented eternal life or a ray of sunlight.
Read MoreVirtual Ways to Enjoy Cedar Hill Cemetery
Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation has developed online materials featuring highlights from popular programs. New webpages and videos provide a virtual way to enjoy the cemetery.
Read MoreSelf-Guided Opportunities at Cedar Hill
Self-guided tour brochures are available in the information box located on the entrance drive just inside the gates.
Read MoreStatue of Hope – Jewell Monument
The bronze figure atop the Jewell Monument holds an anchor, a Christian symbol of hope possibly alluding to Hebrews: 6:19: “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.”
Read MoreThe Tragic Story of Horace Wells
Horace Wells (1815-1848) studied dentistry in Boston prior to establishing his practice in Hartford in 1836. Eight years later he attended a nitrous oxide exhibition and noticed that a participant had cut his leg, but feeling no pain, was unaware of it. He immediately grasped the implications of his observation and was determined to explore the possibilities of nitrous oxide.
Read MoreHorace Wells Monument
Charles T. Wells arranged to have a monument erected at Cedar Hill Cemetery in honor of his father, Horace Wells, in 1909. Horace, the discoverer of anesthesia, and his wife Elizabeth were originally buried in Hartford’s Old North Cemetery and were moved here in 1908.
Read MorePreserving the Howard Pyramid Angel
Thanks to your generosity, Cedar Hill Cemetery Foundation is preserving the marble angel on the Howard Pyramid, one of the cemetery’s most photographed monuments.
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