Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery
Cemetery that is still in use today.
Plan Around Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery
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Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery Details
A stone gateway in typical "parkitecture" style leads to the Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery, the final resting place for a variety of park founders and figures that's still in use today. Look for the grave markers of historical figures like John Hance, Ralph Cameron, Pete Berry, Ellsworth Kolb, Gunnar Widforss, the Verkamp family, and Eddie McKee, who rest peacefully alongside the remains of war veterans, tribal members, and employees of the U.S. Forest Service and the National Park Service. You'll also find a memorial to the victims of a 1956 midair collision of two passenger airliners over the canyon; the unidentified remains of 29 passengers are buried here, as well. It is located just west of the Shrine of Ages.
Difficulty
Low
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Region
Grand Canyon Village
Nearby Parks Around Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Grand Canyon Pioneer Cemetery
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0.1 mi away
Shrine of the Ages
Picnic area available near Shrine of the Ages.
0.1 mi away
Shrine of the Ages (Eastbound)
The Village Route is not in operation during spring (March 1 through May 28, 2021).
0.2 mi away
Park Headquarters
Large lot near Park Headquarters with available spots.
0.2 mi away
Park Headquarters and Library
Includes a research library housing 12,000 books.
