Youngs Memorial Cemetery, Presidential cemetery in Oyster Bay Cove, New York, United States
Youngs Memorial Cemetery contains 450 memorials across its grounds, with numerous stone markers and wooden crosses commemorating individuals from different periods of American history.
The cemetery, established by the Youngs family in the 1660s, received its official charter in 1900 and became the final resting place of President Theodore Roosevelt in 1919.
The burial ground preserves the memory of individuals from various social backgrounds, including members of the Youngs family and individuals who contributed to Oyster Bay's development.
The cemetery maintains a gravel parking lot for visitors and receives support from volunteers who assist with documentation, photography, and maintenance of the grounds.
Attorney Thomas Youngs, who served as Theodore Roosevelt's private secretary, transformed the family graveyard into a non-profit corporation to ensure its perpetual preservation.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 40.87030,-73.50640
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
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