Grove Church Cemetery, Union City

Name: Grove Church Cemetery
Address: 1132 46th St, Union City, 07047, United States
Telephone: +1 201-863-7030

#9 among attractions in Union City

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The Grove Church Cemetery is a nonsectarian cemetery, located on the western slope of the Hudson Palisades, along with several other cemeteries in a string of green open space, in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. The Grove Church, who owns the cemetery, is one of the oldest religious bodies in the area, and it has had an operating cemetery since 1847. Throughout its history, prominent families have been buried there, as well as American Civil war veterans. There have also been reports of vandalism and misuse of the property since the 19th century, and in 2007 some of the cemetery grounds were occupied by the homeless. ()

Established: 1847 (177 years ago)Coordinates: 40°46'59"N, 74°1'34"W

Address

1132 46th StTransfer StationUnion City 07047 United States

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+1 201-863-7030

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Grove Church Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Burr–Hamilton duel, Port Imperial, Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, Shri Swaminarayan Mandir.

1 miSE
Historical place, Park, Memorial
Burr–Hamilton duel, Union City
26 min walk • The Burr–Hamilton duel is a historic site that marks one of the most infamous events in American political history, taking place in the early morning of July 11, 1804. Located in what is now Union City, United States, this duel between two prominent political figures...
0.9 miSE
Piers and boardwalks, Racetrack, Sport venue
Port Imperial, Union City
23 min walk • The Port Imperial Street Circuit was a 2011 plan for a 3.2 mi motor racing circuit in Weehawken and West New York, New Jersey, in the United States, to be constructed on the Hudson Waterfront around Weehawken Port Imperial.
1.3 miSW
Church
Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, Union City
34 min walk • The Monastery and Church of Saint Michael the Archangel, known locally as Saint Michael's Monastery Church, is a state and national historic place in Union City, Hudson County, New Jersey, United States.
0.7 miSE
Temple
Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Union City
19 min walk • The Swaminarayan Mandir in Weehawken, New Jersey is the first Swaminarayan temple of the Narnarayan Gadi in the United States. It is the national headquarters of the ISSO and comes under the NarNarayan Dev Gadi of the Swaminarayan Sampraday. Today there are four Swaminarayan temples in New Jersey alone.
1 miS
Area
Weehawken, Union City
26 min walk • Weehawken is a township in the northern part of Hudson County, New Jersey, United States. It is located largely on the Hudson Palisades overlooking the Hudson River. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 17,197.
0.9 miE
Historic walking areas, View point, Road
Boulevard East, West New York
24 min walk • Boulevard East is a two-way, mostly two lane, scenic county road in the North Hudson, New Jersey municipalities of Weehawken, West New York, Guttenberg and North Bergen.
0.4 miSW
Cemetery
Palisades Cemetery, Union City
11 min walk • The Palisades Cemetery is located on the cuesta, or descending ridge of the Palisades in North Bergen, New Jersey. Its main entrance on Bergen Turnpike and Union Turnpike.
1 miS
Library
Weehawken Public Library, Union City
25 min walk • The Weehawken Public Library is the free public library of Weehawken, New Jersey. The library has a collection of about 43,000 volumes and circulates 40,604 items annually.
0.4 miN
Cemetery
Flower Hill Cemetery, North Bergen
11 min walk • Flower Hill Cemetery is located in North Bergen, New Jersey. It is cojoined with Hoboken Cemetery and Machpelah Cemetery.
1.2 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Plaza at Harmon Meadow, North Bergen
31 min walk • The Plaza at Harmon Meadow is a shopping complex in the Meadowlands of Secaucus, New Jersey, approximately six miles from New York City. It was developed by Hartz Mountain Industries, whose corporate offices are located in the Plaza.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Park Performing Arts Center, Union City
18 min walk • The Park Performing Arts Center is a cultural center located at 32nd Street and Central Avenue in Union City, New Jersey, United States.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Grove Church Cemetery open?

Grove Church Cemetery is open:

Monday 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday closed
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 1 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Grove Church Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Garden State Crematory, Union City (9 min walk), Weehawken Cemetery, Union City (9 min walk), Hoboken Cemetery, Jersey City (10 min walk), Machpelah Cemetery, West New York (10 min walk).

How to get to Grove Church Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Grove Church Cemetery:

Bus

JFK Boulevard at 48th Street • Lines: 88 (4 min walk)
Bergenline at 47th Street • Lines: 22 (7 min walk)

Light rail

Bergenline Avenue • Lines: Hblr (6 min walk)
Tonnelle Avenue • Lines: Hblr (11 min walk)