An obscure cemetery that might be overlooked
2/5/2023
Cemetery is opened April to October. Check online for visiting hours. In the middle of a block on Se...
New York Marble Cemetery
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41 2nd Ave
New York, NY 10003
The New York Marble Cemetery, established in 1830, is the oldest public non-denominational cemetery in New York City, featuring 156 underground vaults within a serene garden setting, enclosed by towering Tuckahoe marble walls. This historic site, which holds the remains of approximately 2,000 deceased New Yorkers, is a designated New York City Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Operated as a nonprofit organization, the cemetery's mission focuses on honoring its founders and maintaining the grounds for current and future generations. The trustees aim to restore this unique open space while achieving financial sustainability for its continued preservation.
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Cool to look at
10/5/2019
I went with friends, but didn't realize there where hours where they would be closed. That's the onl...
Amazing History and Quiet Spot
10/14/2018
This is a very cool discovery for those who love secret spots in NY and unique historical finds. Th...
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