Bowery in Manhattan in New York County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
New York Marble Cemetery
Incorporated 1831
Photographed By R. C., January 1, 2011
1. New York Marble Cemetery Marker
Enclosed within this block is the oldest public non-sectarian cemetery in the city. Descendants of the 19th century owners may still be buried here. The 156 solid marble vaults were built completely underground as a health precaution. Though no markers are on the ground, names of the original owners from each family are on marble tablets in the surrounding walls. The cemetery is a New York City Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places.Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 40° 43.566′ N, 73° 59.406′ W. Marker is in Manhattan, New York, in New York County. It is in the Bowery. Marker is on Second Avenue. Between East 3rd & 4th Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 1/2 Second Avenue, New York NY 10003, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. “Show Me” (within shouting distance of this marker); Minthorne Marble House (within shouting distance of this marker); New York’s “Little Germany” (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Secret Cemetery Secret Garden
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Photographed By R. C., January 1, 2011
2. New York Marble Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 16, 2017
3. New York Marble Cemetery
Vault layout
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 16, 2017
4. New York Marble Cemetery Preservation Marker
Photographed By Larry Gertner, July 16, 2017
5. New York Marble Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on January 31, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2011, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. This page has been viewed 636 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2011, by R. C. of College Station, Texas. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 11, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
