Landmark
Palm Grove Cemetery
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
Palm Grove Cemetery is one of Monrovia's oldest cemeteries, a quiet, tree-shaded space filled with weathered headstones and ornate tombs dating back to the 19th century. It serves as the final resting place for many early Americo-Liberian settlers and prominent political figures, including former presidents. The cemetery's crumbling monuments and overgrown paths evoke a sense of history and neglect. Visitors can wander among the graves, reading epitaphs that tell stories of Liberia's past, while palm trees rustle overhead.
Don't miss
- Find the graves of early Liberian presidents and other historical figures.
- Examine the intricate carvings and designs on 19th-century tombs.
- Enjoy the peaceful, shaded atmosphere away from the city's bustle.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Palm Grove Cemetery
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inAdventure Tuk Tuk Tour in kochi - A Private Guided Tour with Hotel Pick up4.9★ · 645 travelers4–5 hoursFree cancellationFrom$14 per personSee dates →
Most bookedSt. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour4.6★ · 4,545 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$25 per personSee dates →
Private & flexibleSt. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries4.8★ · 35 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$25 per personSee dates →More attractions in Monrovia