Mount Albion Cemetery, cemetery
Mount Albion Cemetery is a rural burial ground in New York established in 1843 on glacial hills, now holding more than 25,000 graves spread across approximately 100 acres. The grounds feature rolling terrain, winding paved roads lined with trees, and terraced sections carved into the hillside to create level burial areas.
The cemetery was established in 1843 during the American movement away from urban churchyards toward rural burial grounds. Its growth was accelerated by the relocation of remains from neighboring cemeteries, and by the Civil War era it had become a major burial place honored with memorials to fallen soldiers.
The cemetery was designed as a place of remembrance for different faiths and includes a dedicated section for Jewish graves with traditional religious symbols. The separate areas for family burials and military service members show how the site welcomed various groups in the community and supported different forms of remembrance.
The cemetery is accessible by paved roads and can be reached from Route 31 east of Albion, with parking available near the main entrance and stone chapel. Summer walking tours led by local historians provide context about the site and the people buried here, offering a more guided exploration of the grounds.
A red sandstone tower stands at the highest point of the grounds, built between 1874 and 1876 to honor 463 men from the county who died in the Civil War, and 82 steps lead to the top offering sweeping views. Inside and around the tower, visitors can see the names and markers of those remembered, making it both a viewpoint and a memorial space.
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