Springdale Cemetery

Springdale Cemetery Springdale Cemetery is a classic, linear plan landscape in the mode of the garden cemeteries which became popular during the 19th century. Mt.

Auburn Cemetery in Boston pioneered the movement early in the century & many others followed. Springdale is set in a small, protected valley at the north side of Madison, with Crooked Creek as its southern boundary, and at the base of the hill as its northern boundary. Today, State highway 7 has cut off the original entry, although the land and burials have remained intact. Entrance to the cemeter

y is now from the east and visitors travel down the main road from east to west, with secondary roads branching off in a rectilinear pattern. The grounds are punctuated by several stone lined drainage ditches running in a north/south direction, probably dating from the middle of the 19th century. Sections of the cemetery are highlighted by tall sculpture and decorative markers, including a number of obelisks and other styles. Several family plots are located, European style, in terraces up the hill-some with rock faced stone retaining walls. There is a spectacular sculpture, "Let there be Light", by the nationally known artist George Grey Barnard. Only a one building remains one the site. A Gothic Revival chapel constructed in 1917 and designed by the architect Frederick Wallick who designed a large number of important houses in Indianapolis, including "Oldfields" (for the Lily family), "Lanesend" for Nicholas H. Noyes and "Westerley", by the G.H.A. Clowes house, as well as the Park Hotel, in Polk County, Florida, and the Joseph J. Cole house in Indianapolis. The latter two are both listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Wallick's chapel in Springdale is constructed of dressed stone with imitation quoins, corner buttresses, stained glass windows and a gable front roof with crockets, and a raised parapet coping.

05/24/2026
We will be closing the road to traffic at 3pm today to prepare for our event tonight. Hope to see you there
05/15/2026

We will be closing the road to traffic at 3pm today to prepare for our event tonight. Hope to see you there

Little from cleaning up today
05/06/2026

Little from cleaning up today

We are currently clearing debris from cemetery roads and kindly request your patience as we work to resolve the issue. D...
04/28/2026

We are currently clearing debris from cemetery roads and kindly request your patience as we work to resolve the issue. Due to water damage in our maintenance building, equipment relocation has been necessary. It's been a challenging night, and we appreciate your understanding.

We kindly request adequate time to revisit the area, considering the 56-acre scope and limited resources, as our cemeter...
04/24/2026

We kindly request adequate time to revisit the area, considering the 56-acre scope and limited resources, as our cemetery relies exclusively on donations; additional support would be beneficial in enhancing our maintenance capabilities.

Sending positive vibes for a day that unfolds with purpose and joy.
04/23/2026

Sending positive vibes for a day that unfolds with purpose and joy.

We appreciate your support, all donations contribute to maintaining the beauty of SpringDale.
04/02/2026

We appreciate your support, all donations contribute to maintaining the beauty of SpringDale.

Address

600 West Fifth Street , P. O. Box 131
Madison, IN
47250

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 5pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 7am - 8pm

Telephone

+18127012750

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