Heritage Foundation Newsletters

Cave Hill Cemetery is more than a sacred resting place. It is an integral part of the legacy of the Louisville community. Its stewardship has been entrusted to successive generations for over 160 years and now is your time. We are excited to announce the formation of the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, which is dedicated to providing for the long-term preservation of this Louisville treasure. We invite you to support the Foundation and help preserve the legacy of Cave Hill Cemetery for generations to come.
The Foundation serves three distinct purposes:

To restore the historical monuments and buildings
To preserve the arboretum setting
To promote community education and awareness

How can I become a steward to the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation?

People often ask how they can become stewards to the Foundation. We are happy to receive donations in a multitude of ways, such as:

1. Monetary Donations
2. Bequest in a will
3. Donation of securities/stocks/bonds
4. Purchase of a Memorial Tree or Bench
5. Paypal Donation

Please contact the Administration office at 502-451-5630 for assistance in donating to the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation.

To donate to the Foundation, please download a donor card and mail it with your tax-deductible donation

You may also donate through paypal using a credit card.

A detailed booklet is also available for your use.

Like any Pioneer, when William Johnston decided to build a brick house in the countryside of the fledging town of Louisville, he first searched for a good spring. He found one that helped feed Beargrass Creek, emanating from a large cave that kept it well protected.

When surveyed by Edmund Lee in 1847, the spring was 11 feet above the creek, which was later made into a lake. The spring is protected by a sizeable cave which can be entered on foot for about 30 feet. Crawl space extends another 45 feet. However, footing is treacherous, and the cave is off limits.