FAMOUS CEMETERIES OF THE UNITED STATES

These famous U.S. cemeteries have the most interesting histories as well as some of the most spectacular funerary statuary anywhere.

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These final resting places offer a peek into a country’s culture and past.

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Woodlawn Cemetery, NY

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Trinity Church Cemetery, NY

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Several notable U.S. statesmen like George Washington had private pews in the original Trinity church, and many famous people are buried in its churchyard. Here is where you will find Alexander Hamilton’s burial site.

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Green-Wood Cemetery, NY

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Granary Burying Ground, MA

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