{"id":15263,"date":"2022-03-02T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-02T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=15263"},"modified":"2022-03-02T15:01:31","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T20:01:31","slug":"10-historic-graveyards-in-nyc-worth-exploring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/10-historic-graveyards-in-nyc-worth-exploring\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Historic Graveyards in NYC Worth Exploring"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

It’s only March, but true ghost hunters know that spirits lurk throughout the year. If you’re looking to get your scary on, or just want to see some famous gravesites, you’re in luck. New York City<\/a> hosts numerous eye-catching cemeteries and graveyards that are worth exploring. They boast ornate mausoleums, lush scenery, and magnificent views of the Manhattan skyline<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Below are the most well-known cemeteries in NYC that are perfect for an afternoon stroll or can simply be admired from a distance.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

10 Historic Graveyards in NYC Worth Exploring<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1) Green-Wood Cemetery<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

It’s strange to think that a graveyard can be like something out of a storybook. But this is the case at Green-Wood Cemetery. You’ll find resplendent ginkgo trees near a tranquil koi pond, and decorative mausoleums along the landscape. Founded in 1858, this Brooklyn<\/a> graveyard is one of the most famous in NYC and well worth a visit given its rich history. It has an impressive list<\/a> of permanent residents. You may find legendary music composer Leonard Bernstein, artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, and baseball executive Charles Ebbets,<\/a> who co-owned the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1897 to 1902.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2) Trinity Church Cemetery<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Stretching back to 1697, Trinity Church<\/a> Cemetery in Lower Manhattan<\/a> is one of the oldest graveyards in NYC. This burial ground is the final resting place of many famous historical figures, including Alexander Hamilton, John James Audubon, and John Jacob Astor, who perished aboard the Titanic in 1912. Before COVID hit, this iconic cemetery received approximately 2.5 million visitors<\/a> in 2019. This is thanks in part to the Broadway smash Hamilton<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3) Woodlawn Cemetery<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

While many of Trinity Church’s departed played a role in the founding of America, Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx is home to an artistic elite of writers, sculptors, and musicians. These influential figures left indelible marks in the world’s collective conscience. Among them<\/a> are writers Herman Melville and Dorothy Parker, musicians Miles Davis and Duke Ellington, and singers Celia Cruz and Florence Mills. Must-see gravesites<\/a> at Woodlawn Cemetery include Joseph Pulitzer’s memorial statue and department store magnate Rowland Macy’s tombstone topped with a floral stone necklace.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4) Calvary Cemetery<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

This Catholic cemetery in Woodside, Queens is the most populated burial ground in the United States, with over three million graves<\/a> across 365 acres. Bisected by I-278, otherwise known as the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, this sprawling graveyard is hard to miss. Many Civil War veterans take up permanent residence amid the cemetery’s rolling hills. The Manhattan<\/a> skyline offers a scenic backdrop on the horizon. Oddly enough, these heroic figures were laid to rest alongside notorious mobsters and gangsters<\/a> who dominated NYC’s underworld in the late 1800s to mid 19th century.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5) Third Cemetery of the Spanish-Portuguese Synagogue<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Third Cemetery of the Spanish-Portuguese Synagogue in Chelsea<\/a> sits in stark contrast with surrounding luxury high-rises. This small, historic cemetery on West 21st Street dates back to 1829, but the synagogue’s roots go even deeper. Founded in 1654, the synagogue was one of the oldest Jewish congregations in America. The cemetery marks the final resting place of some of NYC’s earliest Jewish settlers, with some graves relocated here from three former locations<\/a> in the city.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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