Resting Places

Rookwood Cemetery

Rookwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Cumberland, Australia. It was established in 1868, covering 286 hectares. It holds Heritage Act — State Heritage Register status. Wikidata records 56 notable interments here, including Louisa Lawson, Peter Dodds McCormick, Jack Lang.

Rookwood Cemetery, Cumberland, Australia
Photo: J Bar, Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SA

At a glance

LocationCumberland, Australia
Coordinates-33.87333, 151.05111 (source: Wikidata)
Established1868
TypeHistoric and heritage
Era1800s
Area286 hectares
Heritage statusHeritage Act — State Heritage Register
Websitewww.rookwoodcemetery.com.au

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Notable interments

56 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place. The 25 most widely covered are listed below. Browse all 56, or take the JSON record.

Common questions

Where is Rookwood Cemetery?

Rookwood Cemetery is in Cumberland, Australia, at coordinates -33.8733, 151.0511.

When was Rookwood Cemetery established?

Rookwood Cemetery was established in 1868, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Rookwood Cemetery?

Wikidata documents 56 notable interments at Rookwood Cemetery, including Louisa Lawson, Peter Dodds McCormick, Jack Lang, Kenneth Slessor, John Whittle.

Records and sources

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