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Louisville, Kentucky: Muhammad Ali's Grave

Ali died on June 3, 2016. He originally had a simple marker, in accordance with his wish to remain humble, but in Oct. 2016 his grave was given a more elaborate monument.

Cave Hill Cemetery

Address:
Grinstead Drive, Louisville, KY
Directions:
Cave Hill Cemetery. From the Cave Hill Cemetery main entrance, at the corner of Baxter Ave. and E. Broadway, follow the road with the solid green line to the grave.
Hours:
Daily 8-4:45. Gated after hours. Local health policies may affect hours and access.
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Muhammad Ali's Grave.

Muhammad Ali's Grave

I had to see this before heading home. My granddaughters didn't understand -- and they're adults. Go figure. It's a beautiful grave and anyone in the vicinity should go and take pictures. The cemetery itself has some very interesting headstones. You can stop at the office and get a map.

[Bordeauxbarb, 03/10/2019]

Muhammad Ali's Grave.

Muhammad Ali Grave Site

Follow the green line on the cemetery roads and it will take you right to the spot. It's in Section U. For the seeker, Colonel Harland Sanders is in Sec 33, clear across the property.

[Michael Smith, 12/04/2018]

The Colonel has his own line, in chicken yellow.

Muhammad Ali's Grave

It's important to note that you should follow the GREEN line to Ali's grave site. A white and yellow line will take you else where.

[C, 07/01/2018]

Ali grave.

Muhammad Ali's Grave

The new Muhammad Ali grave monument is in place.

[Jody High, 04/12/2017]

Muhammad Ali Grave Site

Once you are in the cemetery, assuming you enter from Baxter Street, follow the white line to the road with the green line (which sits on the right). The green line will take you directly to the Muhammad Ali grave site.

[Brennon Hightower, 03/03/2017]

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