Woodward Hill Cemetery

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508 S Queen St
Lancaster, PA 17603

Woodward Hill Cemetery, established in 1852 by Trinity Lutheran Church, is a prominent historic site in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Spanning 32 acres, the cemetery is the final resting place for approximately 13,750 graves, including that of James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States.

As one of the largest and most elaborate rural cemeteries from the mid-nineteenth century, Woodward Hill Cemetery serves as both a space for recreation and a site for honoring the deceased. Today, it operates as an active non-profit cemetery, governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, offering traditional and cremains burial options.

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Presidential gravesite visit
7/25/2024

A quick stop before visiting the James Buchanan home of Wheatland. The gravesite is difficult to fin...

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Interesting…
7/30/2023

The only reason to visit this cemetery is the grave of President James Buchanan. The grace is nice...

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James Buchanan
7/22/2023

Not that far from his house is this cemetery where the 15th President James Buchanan is buried. It'...

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