Allegheny West in Philadelphia in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Laurel Hill Cemetery

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

1. Laurel Hill Cemetery Marker

Inscription. has been designated a
National Historic Landmark

This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America

This cemetery was designed in 1836 by John Notman and is one of the finest examples of a rural burial ground which illustrates the evolution of American landscape architecture.

1998
National Park Service
United States Department of the Interior

Erected 1998 by National Park Service.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.

Location. 40° 0.249′ N, 75° 11.272′ W. Marker is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia County. It is in Allegheny West. Marker is on Ridge Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Marker is located near the cemetery entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia PA 19132, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Gatehouse (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Laurel Hill Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Laurel Hill Cemetery

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(a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Laurel Hill Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Laurel Hill Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Laurel Hill Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Lieutenant Joseph Bonnell (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Laurel Hill Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Philadelphia.

Also see . . .
1. Laurel Hill Cemetery. Website homepage (Submitted on March 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.)

2. Laurel Hill Cemetery. Find A Grave entry (Submitted on July 21, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Additional keywords. landscape architecture

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

2. Laurel Hill Cemetery Marker

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

3. Laurel Hill Cemetery Marker

Graves at Laurel Hill Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, Laurel Hil

4. Graves at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Examples of several types of grave stones and markers found at Laurel Hill Cemetery are seen here.

Laurel Hill Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

5. Laurel Hill Cemetery

Many types of monuments are found in Laurel Hill Cemetery. The lion seen here symbolizes the qualities of those laid to rest at this place. His vigil is said to be as eternal as the stone that it is made of.

More Graves & Monuments at Laurel Hill Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Coughlin, March 14, 2011

6. More Graves & Monuments at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on March 17, 2011, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.