On December 23, 1886, a group that had six days earlier incorporated as Hollywood Cemetery purchased fifty acres from Robert A. Hurt for $3,000. Nearly 100 people were buried at Hollywood prior to the turn of the century, including nine whose markers show death dates prior to the cemetery’s founding, and who were moved to Hollywood from various other burial grounds. The park like setting was very appealing to those in the community interested in following the newest graveyard design trends.

Historic Hollywood Cemetery Mission Statement

The mission of the Historic Hollywood Cemetery Association is to stabilize and secure the future and maintain the beauty of Hollywood Cemetery in order to honor and perpetuate the dignity and memory of our loved ones who will choose and have chosen Historic Hollywood Cemetery.