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River Valley Cemetery

Memorials : 3
Location : Louisville, Jefferson County, USA
Website : louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/cemeteries
Coordinate : 38.1758270, -85.8913269
Description : It is approximately 7.3 acres and was built to bury those who die without next of kin or without the money to pay for a service (indigent). Joyce Tandy Johnson who died 17 December 1987 became the first person buried there. Some refer to the cemetery as the Potter's Field for the homeless and indigent in Louisville. Potter’s Field is a religious terminology but is a phrase often used to describe a burial place for those with no discernible connections. The city’s records indicate that River Valley Cemetery has 1,287 plots, and it reached capacity around... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is River Valley Cemetery?

    River Valley Cemetery is located at 5400 Old Cane Run Rd Louisville, Jefferson County ,Kentucky , 40258USA.

  • River Valley Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    3 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the River Valley Cemetery?

    Latitude: 38.1758270
    Longitude: -85.8913269

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