Nyack in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Oak Hill Cemetery
This nonsectarian cemetery was dedicated on June 27, 1848 before a crowd of 3,000 people. The establishment of the cemetery reflected a transition from small family or religious cemeteries. Oak Hill Cemetery has been enlarged several times and occupies 65 acres. It is the final resting place of the founders of Nyack and other area families, including veterans, artists, writers, and scientists, among many others. Earlier burials from some small local cemeteries were transferred here.
Erected 2002 by Historical Society of Rockland County. Sponsored by Oak Hill Cemetery.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1779.
Location. 41° 5.726′ N, 73° 55.647′ W. Marker is in Nyack, New York, in Rockland County. Marker is at the intersection of N Highland Avenue (U.S. 9W) and Sickles Avenue, on the right when traveling south on N Highland Avenue. Marker is located across the street from Nyack Hospital. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nyack NY 10960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Historic Underground Railroad (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Historic Underground Railroad (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1 Mile To Nyack (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rockland Brink's Robbery (approx. half a mile away); Hopper House (approx. half a mile away); First Reformed Church of Nyack (approx. 0.6 miles away); Nyack First Settlement (approx. 0.6 miles away); Couch Court (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nyack.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,944 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 4. submitted on August 10, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.