Entry No. 7 — the Milwaukee file — filed under: cemetery

Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum (Newhall House Monument)

Established in 1850 across 200 wooded acres, this historic Victorian rural cemetery houses the mass grave and 26-foot stone monument dedicated to 64 victims of the tragic 1883 Newhall House Hotel fire.

The move: Pick up a cemetery map at the main office and walk to Section 9 to examine the flame-topped stone monument before visiting the ornate mausoleums of Milwaukee's historic beer barons.

📍 Lincoln Village
💸 $$
⚡ Up for anything
🌗 Indoors

Where: 2405 W Forest Home Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215

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