Nyack in Rockland County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Oak Hill Cemetery

By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2009

1. Oak Hill Cemetery Marker

Inscription. 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.

Marker series. This marker is included in the New York, Historical Society of Rockland County marker series.

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. Touch for map. Marker is located across the street from Nyack Hospital. Marker is in this post office area: Nyack NY 10960, United States of America.

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

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By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2009

2. Marker in Nyack

(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.

Also see . . . Historic Photograph of the Oak Hill Cemetery. Historic (1923) photograph of the Oak Hill Cemetery from the Nyack Library. (Submitted on October 26, 2009, by Historical Society of Rockland County of New City, New York.)

Categories. • Cemeteries & Burial Sites •

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By Bill Coughlin, April 25, 2009

3. Oak Hill Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on April 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 1,360 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 25, 2009, by Bill Coughlin of North Arlington, New Jersey.