Woodlawn Cemetery, New York City

Name: Woodlawn Cemetery
Address: Webster Ave & E 233rd St, New York City, United States

#264 among attractions in New York City

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Woodlawn Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in New York City and a designated National Historic Landmark. Located south of Woodlawn Heights, Bronx, New York City, it has the character of a rural cemetery. Woodlawn Cemetery opened during the Civil War in 1863, in what was then southern Westchester County, in an area that was annexed to New York City in 1874. It is notable in part as the final resting place of some well known figures. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°53'22"N, 73°52'21"W

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Webster Ave & E 233rd StWest Bronx (Van Cortlandt Park)New York City United States

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Day trips

Woodlawn Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Van Cortlandt Park, Mosholu Parkway, Williamsbridge Oval, Magenta Playground.

0.9 miNW
Park, Hiking trail, Outdoor activities
Van Cortlandt Park, New York City
23 min walk • Van Cortlandt Park is a 1,146-acre park located in the borough of the Bronx in New York City. Owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, it is managed with assistance from the Van Cortlandt Park Alliance.
0.9 miSW
Park
Mosholu Parkway, New York City
24 min walk • Mosholu Parkway is a hybrid freeway-standard parkway and grade-level roadway in the New York City borough of the Bronx, constructed from 1935 to 1937 as part of the roadway network created under Robert Moses.
0.9 miS
Park
Williamsbridge Oval, New York City
22 min walk • The Williamsbridge Oval is a park located in Norwood, Bronx, New York City. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
1.1 miS
Park
Magenta Playground, New York City
30 min walk • Magenta Playground is a 1.21-acre park in the Allerton section of The Bronx. It includes basketball and handball courts, a children's play area with a climbable seal sculpture, spray shower, and restrooms.
1.4 miSW
Lake
Jerome Park Reservoir, New York City
37 min walk • The Jerome Park Reservoir is a reservoir located in Jerome Park, a neighborhood in the North Bronx, New York City. The reservoir is surrounded by DeWitt Clinton High School, the Bronx High School of Science, Lehman College, and Walton High School.
1.2 miSW
Museum
Bronx High School of Science, New York City
32 min walk • The Bronx High School of Science is a public magnet, specialized high school in New York City, New York, United States. It is operated by the New York City Department of Education.
1.6 miSW
Universities and schools
Lehman College, New York City
42 min walk • Lehman College is a public college in the Bronx borough of New York City. Founded in 1931 as the Bronx campus of Hunter College, the school became an independent college within CUNY in September 1967. The college is named after Herbert H.
1 miSW
Tower
Tracey Towers, New York City
26 min walk • Tracey Towers refers to two twin buildings designed by architect Paul Rudolph, located in the Jerome Park neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City. They are a predominant feature of the Bronx's mainly flat skyline.
0.9 miSW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Valentine–Varian House, New York City
24 min walk • The Valentine–Varian House is a historic house located in the Norwood neighborhood of the Bronx, New York City. Built in 1758 by Isaac Valentine, it is the Bronx's second oldest house and oldest remaining farmhouse.
1.1 miE
Church
St. Frances of Rome's Church, New York City
27 min walk • The Church of St. Frances of Rome is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at 4307 Barnes Avenue Bronx, New York City. The parish was established in 1898. The architect for the 1967 church was Paul W. Reilly. Its name honors St. Frances of Rome.
1 miNE
Church
St. Barnabas' Church, New York City
25 min walk • The Church of St. Barnabas is a Roman Catholic parish church under the authority of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, located at Martha Avenue near East 241st Street in Woodlawn Heights, The Bronx, New York City. The parish was established in July 1910 by the Rev. Michael A. Reilly, separated from the Bronx parish of St.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Woodlawn Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Admiral David Glasgow Farragut Gravesite, New York City (11 min walk), Woodlawn Heights, New York City (17 min walk), Wakefield Library, New York City (18 min walk), Woodlawn Heights Library, New York City (21 min walk).

How to get to Woodlawn Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Woodlawn Cemetery:

Metro

Woodlawn • Lines: 4 (10 min walk)
225th Street • Lines: 2, 5 (17 min walk)

Train

Woodlawn (18 min walk)
Williams Bridge (20 min walk)

Bus

Goulden Avenue & Bedford Park Boulevard West • Lines: Bx22 (38 min walk)