Entry No. 12 — the Cincinnati file — filed under: cemeteries with a story

Dexter Mausoleum at Spring Grove Cemetery

Built in 1869 for an English whiskey baron, this miniature Gothic Revival cathedral features flying buttresses, weathered gargoyles, and a quiet vantage point over a lake.

The move: Navigate to section 20 inside the 733-acre arboretum to inspect the intricate exterior stone tracery and trace Victorian cemetery lore.

📍 Spring Grove Heights
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 4521 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45232

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · Wikipedia

last checked: 2026-07-21