Mount Hope Cemetery is reported to be the third largest cemetery in Indiana. The cemetery was started in 1854. The 9th Street Cemetery is also a part of Mount Hope Cemetery. The 9th Street Cemetery started in 1828. Both cemeteries are owned and operated by the City of Logansport.
Mount Hope Cemetery is situated on the north edge of the city covering a report approximate of two hundred acres.
The cemetery has four full time employees. These employees do everything from mowing and preparing graves to clearing snow from the streets for a peaceful walk.
Things Our Department Does:
- Maintain cemetery mowing and trimming
- Locate graves.
- Assist in genealogy
- Prepare graves
- Clear Snow
Resources
Contact
Robert Bernhardt
Sexton
bbernhardt@cityoflogansport.org
(574) 753-7082
Department Hours:
M-F 8:00 a.m til 3:30 p.m
Employees:
Rob Alder
Charles Hunt
- Where can I find out where my loved one is located?
- When are the scheduled cleanups?
The “Spring Clean” is in the month of March. The dates of these two weeks are advertised in the local newspaper and posted to this website and are scheduled according to weather forecast.
- Who is responsible for leveling and seeding of graves?
The cemetery staff.
- Can I purchase graves at the cemetery?
Yes. Mon-Fri, 8 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Who is responsible for the tomb stones?
The owner of the stone.
- Can I prepare a grave for burial?
No. The cemetery is responsible.
- Who is responsible for missing flowers?
The owner.
- Can I claim an unused grave owned by a family member that has passed?
The owner.
- Can I sell my grave?
Yes. Quit claim deed (notarized) is necessary and needs to be registered at the cemetery.