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Philadelphia, PA
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Miles From Center City Philly:
Cemetery That Once Rivaled The World's Greatest
Opening in 1855, Mount Moriah had an ornate Romanesque entrance and gothic mausoleums that rivaled the great cemeteries of Greenwood in Brooklyn, and the famous Pere LaChaise in Paris. Eventually expanding to nearly 400 acres, it was Pennsylvania's . . .
Opening in 1855, Mount Moriah had an ornate Romanesque entrance and gothic mausoleums that rivaled the great cemeteries of Greenwood in Brooklyn, and the famous Pere LaChaise in Paris. Eventually expanding to nearly 400 acres, it was Pennsylvania's largest burial site. Today it is largely forgotte . . .
Philadelphia, PA
8
Miles From Center City Philly:
Historic Cemetery On Land Where Dr. Benjamin Rush Lived
Greenwood Cemetery covers 43 acres and opened in 1869 after being converted from a farm, where Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, lived in the late 1700s. It cemetery is on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. . . .
Greenwood Cemetery covers 43 acres and opened in 1869 after being converted from a farm, where Dr. Benjamin Rush, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, lived in the late 1700s. It cemetery is on the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.
Philadelphia, PA
8
Miles From Center City Philly:
Cemetery & One of Germantown's Oldest Historic Sites
The Hood Cemetery is one of Germantown's oldest historic sites. Originally known as the Lower Burial Ground, it is located on land set aside in 1692 as a secular burial ground. It is estimated that more than 1,000 people are buried within its two a . . .
The Hood Cemetery is one of Germantown's oldest historic sites. Originally known as the Lower Burial Ground, it is located on land set aside in 1692 as a secular burial ground. It is estimated that more than 1,000 people are buried within its two acres, including many of the earliest settlers of G . . .
Philadelphia, PA
8
Miles From Center City Philly:
One of Philadelphia's Oldest Jewish Cemeteries
Established in 1854, Mt. Sinai is one of the oldest continually operating Jewish cemeteries in Philadelphia. Today, it continues in the tradition of the grand cemeteries of the 19th century, boasting mature plantings, stately trees, grand mausoleum . . .
Established in 1854, Mt. Sinai is one of the oldest continually operating Jewish cemeteries in Philadelphia. Today, it continues in the tradition of the grand cemeteries of the 19th century, boasting mature plantings, stately trees, grand mausoleums, and a historic chapel designed by the prominent . . .
Philadelphia, PA
8
Miles From Center City Philly:
Historic Cemetery Created For US Soldiers
Philadelphia National Cemetery was one of 14 national cemeteries established in 1862 that were intended to be used specifically for soldiers who died in one of the many hospitals in the Philadelphia area. Two Medal of Honor recipients and 66 Buffalo . . .
Philadelphia National Cemetery was one of 14 national cemeteries established in 1862 that were intended to be used specifically for soldiers who died in one of the many hospitals in the Philadelphia area. Two Medal of Honor recipients and 66 Buffalo Soldiers are buried here. The cemetery was added . . .
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