Glens Falls Cemetery, historic cemetery located at Glens Falls, Warren County, New York
Glens Falls Cemetery is a burial ground in Glens Falls, New York that covers about 32 acres and contains more than 12,000 graves with varied monuments and markers. The grounds feature maintained pathways lined with trees that run through organized sections of different memorial styles.
The cemetery was established in 1853 when the local government purchased land from Andrew Porteus, with the first burial taking place in 1855. The site expanded seven times over the decades, with the final expansion occurring in 1973, and was recognized as historically important in 2004 with its addition to state and national registers.
The cemetery reflects the community's values through its varied monuments, from ornate Victorian stones to simple markers, each representing how people honored their loved ones across different time periods. Walking through different sections, you notice how memorial styles evolved as tastes and craftsmanship changed over generations.
The cemetery is easily accessible from downtown Glens Falls and features well-maintained pathways suitable for walking at a relaxed pace. Visitors can come at most times of year to explore the grounds or pay respects in a peaceful setting.
The cemetery holds graves of notable figures including Civil War Medal of Honor recipients and Broncho Charlie Miller, the last Pony Express rider. Prominent local families like the Finches and Pruyns, who shaped the region's paper and lumber industries, also have family plots throughout the grounds.
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