Baron Hirsch Cemetery
Baron Hirsch Cemetery is a religious burial ground in Staten Island, United States. It was established in 1899. Wikidata records 8 notable interments here, including Abel Kiviat, Helen Schucman, Joseph Papp.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Staten Island, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.62210, -74.15490 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1899 |
| Type | Religious and churchyard |
| Era | 1800s |
| Website | www.baronhirschcemetery.org |
No Vehicular Traffic will be permitted – Street Parking Only, Car Pools are encouraged due to limited parking availability.
From the cemetery's own website: baronhirschcemetery.org
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Opening hours
- Monday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday: 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
8 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- Abel Kiviat (1892–1991), athletics competitor, baseball player, athlete
- Helen Schucman (1909–1981), psychologist, writer
- Joseph Papp (1921–1991), producer, director, theatre director
- William Shemin (1896–1973), military personnel
- Elliot Willensky (1943–2010), songwriter
- Julius Harburger (1851–1914), politician
- Samuel Irving Newhouse, Sr. (1895–1979), publisher
- Max Leibowitz (1884–1942)
Common questions
Where is Baron Hirsch Cemetery?
Baron Hirsch Cemetery is in Staten Island, United States, at coordinates 40.6221, -74.1549.
When was Baron Hirsch Cemetery established?
Baron Hirsch Cemetery was established in 1899, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Baron Hirsch Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 8 notable interments at Baron Hirsch Cemetery, including Abel Kiviat, Helen Schucman, Joseph Papp, William Shemin, Elliot Willensky.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q4862481 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Baron Hirsch Cemetery, Staten Island, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q4862481. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/baron-hirsch-cemetery/
BibTeX
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title = {Baron Hirsch Cemetery, Staten Island, United States},
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