New York Marble Cemetery
New York Marble Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Manhattan, United States. It was established in 1830, covering 0.2 hectares. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 12 notable interments here, including James Tallmadge, Jr., Benjamin Wright, John M. Mason.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Manhattan, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.72563, -73.99097 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1830 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | 1800s |
| Area | 0.2 hectares |
| Heritage status | NRHP 80004475 |
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Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: Closed
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
12 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of New York Marble Cemetery's 12 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (25%), Christian minister (17%), theologian (17%), businessperson (17%), writer (17%).
- James Tallmadge, Jr. (1778–1853), lieutenant governor, jurist, politician
- Benjamin Wright (1770–1842), geodesist, civil engineer, surveyor
- John M. Mason (1770–1829), Christian minister, theologian
- John M. Mason (1770–1829), Christian minister, theologian
- Pierre Lorillard II (1764–1843), businessperson
- Robert Goelet Sr. (1809–1879), businessperson
- John Wheeler Leavitt (1790–1870), financier
- John Stearns (1770–1848), physician
- Kinahan Cornwallis (1839–1917), poet, writer
- Theodore Gordon (1854–1915), writer
- Q5719075 (1823–1862), politician
- Q6947813 (1782–1865), politician
Common questions
Where is New York Marble Cemetery?
New York Marble Cemetery is in Manhattan, United States, at coordinates 40.7256, -73.9910.
When was New York Marble Cemetery established?
New York Marble Cemetery was established in 1830, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at New York Marble Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 12 notable interments at New York Marble Cemetery, including James Tallmadge, Jr., Benjamin Wright, John M. Mason, John M. Mason, Pierre Lorillard II.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q2879976 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)Notable intermentInterment
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