New York Marble Cemetery

This small burial ground in Manhattan's East Village is sometimes called the Second Avenue Cemetery.  It is the oldest public non-sectarian cemetery in New York City.  Most of the 2,080 interments took place between 1830 and 1870; the last was in 1937.  All burials are in 156 below-ground vaults made of solid white Tuckahoe marble.  Although there are no gravestones, the names of the original owners are on plaques in the surrounding walls.  Their descendants may still be buried here. The Cemetery's landscaped grounds are available for rental for small private parties and as a location for filming and photo shoots.  Contact the events coordinator for details. The Cemetery is usually open to visitors on fourth Sundays, April through October, from 12 until 4, as well as several other weekends throughout the year.  Check the schedule as the time approaches.  Owners, neighbors, and researchers are all welcome.  In the event of heavy rain, please plan on another time.