Riverside Cemetery, historic cemetery in Oswego, New York, United States
Riverside Cemetery is a burial ground in Rochester, New York, situated along the Genesee River. It spans about 123 acres with winding paths connecting thousands of grave sites, many of which date back to the late 1800s.
The cemetery was founded in 1892 to serve the growing city of Rochester in the late 1800s. It became city-owned in 1942 and grew into a repository for graves of local leaders, inventors, and citizens who shaped the region.
The cemetery holds graves of local families and prominent figures who shaped Rochester's past. The varied styles of markers reflect different eras and show how people honored their loved ones through the designs they chose.
The cemetery is open to visitors who can walk freely along its paths and explore at their own pace. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven ground and natural conditions.
Among those buried here are surprising historical figures, including the inventor of the eyelash curler and pioneering businesswomen. These overlooked stories reveal how diverse people shaped Rochester's past.
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