West Point Cemetery, West Point

Name: West Point Cemetery
Address: Washington Rd., West Point, 10996, United States

#12 among attractions in West Point

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West Point Cemetery is a historic cemetery in the eastern United States, on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. It overlooks the Hudson River, and served as a burial ground for Revolutionary War soldiers and early West Point inhabitants long before 1817, when it was officially designated as a military cemetery. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1817 (207 years ago)Coordinates: 41°23'53"N, 73°58'1"W

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Washington Rd.West Point 10996 United States

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West Point Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: United States Military Academy, Trophy Point, Michie Stadium, West Point Cadet Chapel.

0.7 miSE
Museum, Military museum
United States Military Academy, West Point
20 min walk • The United States Military Academy, commonly known as West Point, is a fortress of history and tradition situated in the scenic Hudson Valley of New York. Established in 1802, this prestigious institution has been the training ground for America's military leaders for...
0.6 miE
View point, Park, Concert hall
Trophy Point, West Point
15 min walk • Trophy Point is a scenic overlook of the Hudson River Valley located at West Point, New York. It has been the subject of numerous works of art since the early 19th century.
0.7 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Michie Stadium, West Point
19 min walk • Michie Stadium is an outdoor football stadium on the campus of the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York. The home field for the Army Black Knights, it opened 97 years ago in 1924 and has a current seating capacity of 38,000.
0.6 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
West Point Cadet Chapel, West Point
17 min walk • The Cadet Chapel at the United States Military Academy is a place of Protestant denomination worship for many members of the United States Corps of Cadets.
0.8 miE
Monuments and statues
Kosciuszko's Monument, West Point
20 min walk • Kościuszko's Monument is a pedestal and statue of Polish General Tadeusz Kościuszko at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
0.5 miSE
Monuments and statues
Thayer Monument, West Point
14 min walk • Thayer Monument is a white granite monument and statue of Sylvanus Thayer at the United States Military Academy, designed by sculptor Carl Conrads and unveiled on June 11, 1883.
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Battle Monument, West Point
15 min walk • Battle Monument is a large Tuscan column monument located on Trophy Point at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, designed by Stanford White.
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Washington Monument, West Point
17 min walk • The Washington Monument at West Point is an equestrian monument to George Washington at the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York.
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Archaeological site
West Point Foundry, Cold Spring
31 min walk • The West Point Foundry was a major American ironworking and machine shop site in Cold Spring, New York, operating from 1818 to about 1911.
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
Sedgwick Monument, West Point
16 min walk • Sedgwick Monument is a memorial to Union General John Sedgwick at West Point. "Uncle John" Sedgwick was born in Cornwall, Connecticut, 67 miles northeast of West Point, New York.
0.6 miSE
Monuments and statues
MacArthur Monument, West Point
15 min walk • The Douglas MacArthur Monument at the United States Military Academy at West Point commemorates the Medal of Honor-winning former Superintendent and General of the Army Douglas MacArthur.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West Point Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Old Cadet Chapel, West Point (2 min walk), Dade Monument, West Point (2 min walk), West Point Jewish Chapel, West Point (11 min walk), Thayer Monument, West Point (14 min walk).

How to get to West Point Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Point Cemetery:

Train

Garrison (40 min walk)