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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Green-Wood_CemeteryGreen-Wood Cemetery - Wikipedia

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   Green-Wood Cemetery is a 478-acre (193 ha) cemetery in the western portion of Brooklyn, New York City. The cemetery is located between South Slope/Greenwood Heights, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Borough Park, Kensington, and Sunset Park, and lies several blocks southwest of Prospect Park.

2. www.green-wood.com › about-historyOur Story - Green-Wood - Green-Wood Cemetery

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   Sep 27, 2006 · Green-Wood is a National Historic Landmark and a living cemetery that memorializes the dead and showcases the art, history, and natural beauty of New York City. Founded in 1838, it is a 478-acre oasis with sculptures, mausoleums, and graves of famous figures, as well as a Revolutionary War and Civil War site.

3. www.green-wood.com › burial-searchBurial Search - Green-Wood - Green-Wood Cemetery

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   Burial Search. Please note that this database of those interred at Green-Wood is not complete; some names, particularly of those interred in the earliest years of the cemetery, may be missing from it. We do have complete records at the Cemetery, so please contact us if you need further assistance.

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4. www.findagrave.com › cemetery › 64718Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn, New York - Find a Grave

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   The Green-wood Cemetery was founded in 1838 by Henry Evelyn Pierrepoint. The original layout for the cemetery was designed by landscape architect David Bates Douglass. The 478 acres have a varied terrain and feature both the highest point in Brooklyn (Battle Hill) and four glacial kettle ponds.

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   Does Green Wood Cemetery still have a pillar in Park Slope?

   • On the 50th anniversary, on December 16, 2010, Green-Wood Cemetery built a pillar as a memorial of those lost ones. You can actually visit the crash site in Park Slope and still see damage from visible to this day at 126 Sterling Place.

   Guide to Green-Wood Cemetery: Inside Brooklyn’s Macabre Park

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   Is Green-Wood a National Historic Landmark?

   • On September 27, 2006, Green-Wood was designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of the Interior, which recognized its national significance in art, architecture, landscaping, and history. After almost two centuries, Green-Wood is as beautiful as it was at its founding. But such historic beauty is fragile.

   Our Story - Green-Wood - Green-Wood Cemetery

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   What is Green Wood Cemetery?

   • Green-Wood is a living cemetery that brings people closer to the world as it is and was, by memorializing the dead and bringing to life the art, history, and natural beauty of New York City. Founded in 1838 and now a National Historic Landmark, Green-Wood was one of the first rural cemeteries in America.

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   Where is Greenwood Cemetery?

   • Green-Wood is a rural cemetery located in Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn, established in 1838 by one of the borough’s most prominent social leaders, Henry Evelyn Pierrepont. There are approximately 600,000 graves dispersed among the cemetery’s 478 acres.

   Green-Wood Cemetery | New York Landmarks Conservancy

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6. www.green-wood.comHome - Green-Wood

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   Green-Wood is a historic cemetery and arboretum that offers tours, events, and educational programs. Explore its collections, memorials, and graves of famous figures.

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7. yourbrooklynguide.com › green-wood-cemeteryGuide to Green-Wood Cemetery: Inside Brooklyn’s Macabre Park

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   Sep 8, 2021 · Green-Wood Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark and a former tourist attraction with 560,000 residents. Learn about its Gothic architecture, natural scenery, and historical significance in this guide.

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9. nylandmarks.org › explore-ny › green-wood-cemeteryGreen-Wood Cemetery | New York Landmarks Conservancy

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   Green-Wood is a historic cemetery in Brooklyn with 600,000 graves and notable figures from the late 1800’s. Learn about its Gothic Revival gateway, landmark status, and how to plan your visit.