Entry No. 10 — the Indianapolis file — filed under: cemeteries

Grave of John Dillinger (Crown Hill Cemetery)

Entombed beneath multiple tons of reinforced concrete and iron bars in Section 44 to prevent ghoulish body snatching, notorious Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger rests in the nation's third-largest cemetery. Visitors still leave coins and trinkets on his chipped headstone, which has been replaced several times due to souvenir seekers hacking off pieces.

The move: Follow Crown Hill's self-guided tour map to Section 44 to find Dillinger's slab, then hike up to James Whitcomb Riley's grave atop 'The Crown' for a panoramic view of the downtown skyline.

• 📍 Near Northside
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 700 W 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

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

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Further reading: Official site · Atlas Obscura

last checked: 2026-07-21