Woodlawn Cemetery, National Historic Landmark Cemetery in Woodlawn Heights, The Bronx, United States.
Woodlawn Cemetery is a burial ground covering more than 400 acres (162 hectares) in Woodlawn Heights in the northern Bronx, holding over three hundred thousand people. Winding avenues pass chapels, mausoleums, and sculptures in granite, marble, and bronze set among mature oaks and beeches.
The site opened in 1863 during the Civil War when the city needed new burial grounds outside Manhattan. Eleven years later, the area became part of New York City when the Bronx was separated from the town of Yonkers.
The burial site holds the graves of jazz musicians, baseball legends, and writers who continue to draw visitors from around the world. Many graves receive flowers, baseballs, or handwritten notes on special occasions, showing the ongoing connection between the deceased and their admirers.
Access is through Webster Avenue near the intersection with East 233rd Street, and the main gates open daily. Visitors can walk or drive to the different sections, with maps available at the entrance.
Seven Commonwealth war graves mark the resting places of British and Canadian soldiers from both World Wars buried here. The graves are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and carry the white headstones characteristic of that organization.
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