Old Gravesend Cemetery, New York City
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Old Gravesend Cemetery is a historic cemetery at Gravesend Neck Road and McDonald Avenue in Gravesend, Brooklyn, New York, New York. The cemetery was founded about 1658 and contains the graves of a number of the original patentees and their families. Lady Deborah Moody, founder of Gravesend, is believed to be buried in the cemetery. ()
Built: 1658 (366 years ago)Coordinates: 40°35'41"N, 73°58'29"W
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40-48 Gravesend Neck RdSouthern Brooklyn (Gravesend)New York City 11223
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Day trips
Old Gravesend Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: The Holocaust Memorial Park, Calvert Vaux Park, B'nai Yosef Synagogue, Adventurer's Park.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Old Gravesend Cemetery?
Nearby attractions include Gravesend, New York City (3 min walk), Congregation Shaare Zion, New York City (14 min walk), Stillwell Avenue, New York City (15 min walk), Anthony Catanzaro Square, New York City (20 min walk).
How to get to Old Gravesend Cemetery by public transport?
The nearest stations to Old Gravesend Cemetery:
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- Avenue U • Lines: <F>, F (5 min walk)
- 86th Street • Lines: N (7 min walk)
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- 86th Street & West 8th Street • Lines: B1, B4 (7 min walk)