Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery
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Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Jersey City, New Jersey. It was established in 1829 by the first cemetery company founded in the State of New Jersey and is the size of 6 acres (24,000 m2).[1] The cemetery is an early example of Garden Style landscape cemeteries.[2] The cemetery fell into disrepair and was abandoned in 2008. A volunteer group has since been founded to maintain the cemetery.[3]
Notable burials
- Charles F. Durant (1805–1873), made the first ascent by an American in a hot air balloon[4]
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References
Coordinates: 40°43′38″N 74°3′17″W / 40.72722°N 74.05472°W / 40.72722; -74.05472
Categories:
- Cemeteries in Hudson County, New Jersey
- History of Jersey City, New Jersey
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