Cedar Hill Cemetery, Victorian rural cemetery in Hartford, Connecticut, United States.
Description
Cedar Hill Cemetery is a historic burial ground in Hartford and Wethersfield, Connecticut, that spreads over rolling hills and valleys. Winding paths connect the grave sections, and 19th-century chapels stand among old trees and stone mausoleums.
History
The cemetery opened in 1864 following plans by Jacob Weidenmann and adopted the new concept of the rural park cemetery. The Northam Memorial Chapel was built in 1882 as a memorial structure for a local family.
Culture
The cemetery takes its name from the wooded hill where it was established, and its open lawns alternate with clusters of trees and burial plots. Visitors walk among the headstones or pause at the different monuments, which range from simple markers to elaborate sculptures.
Practical
The entrances at the corner of Fairfield Avenue and Maple Avenue open daily, with hours that change by season. The pathways are generally wide enough for wheelchairs, though some older sections may have uneven terrain.
Did you know?
Yung Wing, who graduated from Yale University in 1854 as the first Chinese student to earn a degree from an American college, is buried here. His headstone recalls his role as a bridge between China and the United States in the 19th century.
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