| Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery | |
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| Details | |
| Established | 1888 |
| Location | 6901 Troost Avenue Kansas City, Missouri |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 39°00′08″N94°34′14″W / 39.00222°N 94.57056°W |
| Size | 160 acres (65 ha) |
| Website | https://www.fhccemetery.com/ |
Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery is a cemetery in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery was established in 1888. George Kessler served as the landscape architect when the cemetery was established. [1]
The cemetery is approximately 160 acres (65 ha). It is located at 69th Street and Troost Avenue. [1]
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