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Woodlawn Cemetery

Woodlawn Cemetery is a historic place in Bronx, Bronx County, New York, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 2011, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 11000563.

Bronx, Bronx County, New YorkListed June 23, 2011NRIS #11000563★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Woodlawn Cemetery?

Woodlawn Cemetery is one of the largest cemeteries in New York City and a designated National Historic Landmark. Located south of Woodlawn Heights, Bronx, it has the character of a rural cemetery. It is notable in part as the final resting place of some well-known figures.

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The record

Listing details

Name
Woodlawn Cemetery
City
Bronx
County
Bronx County
State
New York
Listed on the National Register
June 23, 2011
NRIS reference number
11000563
Resource type
district
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
40.88976, -73.87234
When was Woodlawn Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Woodlawn Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places on June 23, 2011.

Where is Woodlawn Cemetery located?

Woodlawn Cemetery is located in Bronx, Bronx County, New York at approximately 40.88976, -73.87234. See the map above.

Is Woodlawn Cemetery a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Woodlawn Cemetery is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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