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The Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery is a rural cemetery located in Poughkeepsie, New York and includes the gravesites of several notable figures. It also has a crematory. The forty-four acres of land used for the cemetery were purchased by Matthew Vassar. Some of its architectural features were designed by J. A. Wood. His work includes the cemetery ...
Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery A BRIEF EARLY HISTORY OF THE CEMETERY In the middle decades of the nineteenth century, a revolution took place in the manner in which Americans viewed death and burial. "Rural cemeteries" replaced church yards and family plots as the burial place of choice, and the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery was part of this revolution.
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Nov 3, 2023 · This week the cemetery is 170 years old and still looks as beautiful as ever. We thought it would be nice to share some of the details of its early history and inform you of a very special installation at the cemetery: a Día de los Muertos ofrenda (altar), on display until November 15th.
In the middle decades of the nineteenth century, a revolution took place in the manner in which Americans viewed death and burial. “Rural Cemeteries” replaced church yards and family plots as the burial place of choice, and the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery was part of this revolution.
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342 South Avenue. Poughkeepsie, New York 12601. (845) 454-6020. Office Hours. Monday ~ Friday. 9:00 A.M. ~ 4:30 P.M. Saturday. 9:00 A.M. ~ 12 Noon. Sunday Closed.