Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester

Name: Mount Hope Cemetery
Address: 1133 Mt Hope Ave, Rochester, United States

#39 among attractions in Rochester

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Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York, founded in 1838, is the first municipal cemetery in the United States. Situated on 196 acres of land adjacent to the University of Rochester on Mount Hope Avenue, the cemetery is the permanent resting place of over 350,000 people. The annual growth rate of this cemetery is 500-600 burials per year. ()

Established: 1838 (186 years ago)Graves: 350 thous.Coordinates: 43°7'47"N, 77°37'9"W

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1133 Mt Hope AveSouthwest Rochester (Highland)Rochester United States

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Mount Hope Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Frederick Douglass Monument, Highland Park, Immaculate Conception Church, Cinema Theater.

0.5 miE
Memorial
Frederick Douglass Monument, Rochester
14 min walk • A statue of Frederick Douglass sculpted by Sidney W. Edwards, sometimes called the Frederick Douglass Monument, was installed in Rochester, New York in 1899 after it was commissioned by the African-American activist John W. Thompson.
0.6 miE
Park
Highland Park, Rochester
17 min walk • Highland Park, also known as Highland Botanical Park, is an arboretum in Rochester, New York, United States. Its administrative office is located at 171 Reservoir Avenue in Rochester.
1.2 miN
Church
Immaculate Conception Church, Rochester
30 min walk • Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church Complex is a historic Roman Catholic church complex located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The complex consists of five buildings: the church, former rectory, the former parochial school, the current rectory, and garage.
1.3 miNE
Nightlife, Cinema
Cinema Theater, Rochester
35 min walk • The Cinema Theater is a motion picture theater in Rochester, New York. Opened as a neighborhood motion picture theater in 1914, it is one of the oldest continuously operated motion picture theaters in the United States. The theater is located at the corner of South Clinton Avenue and South Goodman Street in Rochester.
0.6 miNE
Neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Mount Hope–Highland Historic District, Rochester
15 min walk • Mt. Hope–Highland Historic District is a national historic district located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. The district was the exclusive domain of the Ellwanger and Barry Botanic Gardens and Mt. Hope Cemetery throughout the mid- and late-19th century. It retains its elegant and spacious character of park land.
0.5 miW
Library, Greek Revival architecture
Rush Rhees Library, Rochester
13 min walk • Rush Rhees Library is the main academic library of the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. It is one of the most visible and recognizable landmarks on the university's River Campus.
1.2 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, Rochester
32 min walk • Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, also known as Calvary-Saint Andrew's Presbyterian Church, is a historic Episcopal church complex located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. Designed by Richard M. Upjohn, it was constructed in phases between 1873 and 1880.
1.2 miE
Greek Revival architecture
David Hagaman House, Rochester
31 min walk • David Hagaman House is a historic home located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was constructed about 1840 and is a typical example of vernacular Greek Revival style rural domestic architecture in Western New York.
0.8 miNW
Church
Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, Rochester
21 min walk • Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, also known as Trinity Emmanuel Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It is an Arts and Crafts / American Craftsman style building constructed in 1914–1915.
1.4 miSE
Greek Revival architecture
Timothy Wallace House, Rochester
37 min walk • Timothy Wallace House is a historic home located at Rochester in Monroe County, New York. It was constructed about 1840 for farmer Timothy Wallace and is a typical example of a regional farmhouse. It is an intact representative example of vernacular Greek Revival style architecture in Western New York.
0.6 miN
Botanical garden
Ellwanger Garden, Rochester
15 min walk • Ellwanger Garden is a historical garden located at 625 Mt. Hope Avenue, Rochester, New York. It is open only during the Lilac Festival, Peony Weekend, and by appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mount Hope Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include University of Rochester, Rochester (11 min walk), Rush Rhees Library, Rochester (13 min walk), Frederick Douglass Monument, Rochester (14 min walk), Mount Hope–Highland Historic District, Rochester (15 min walk).

How to get to Mount Hope Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mount Hope Cemetery:

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URMC Connection Hub (12 min walk)