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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.
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 .
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.
Learn about Green-Wood Cemetery, one of America's first rural cemeteries, and its rich historical and genealogical records. Explore its archival and historical collections, including photographs, documents, maps, and artifacts of its 560,000 permanent residents.
Green-Wood is a historic cemetery and cultural institution in Brooklyn, New York. Learn about its residents, collections, archives, and genealogical services.
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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.
Green-Wood has recently begun offering on-brand events, including a monthly Death Café at the cemetery’s modern chapel, where participants discuss death while enjoying light snacks and coffee.
