Evergreen Cemetery, cemetery in Hillside, New Jersey
Evergreen Cemetery is a sprawling burial ground in Union County covering about 115 acres with more than 10,000 monuments and mausoleums. The grounds feature mature trees, wide pathways, and open lawns where headstones display varying styles and craftsmanship spanning multiple eras.
Evergreen Cemetery was established in 1853 as nearby church graveyards filled up and the community needed a larger burial space. A major Civil War section contains soldiers' graves and reflects how that conflict shaped the region's history.
The cemetery contains distinct burial sections for different ethnic communities, including a historic Hebrew plot and a Romani section that reflects the diverse populations of Union County. These areas show how families honored their dead according to their own traditions, with visible differences in grave arrangements and markers.
The cemetery is easily accessible on North Broad Street and features wide pathways for peaceful walks through the grounds. Visitors can pick up a self-guided tour booklet at the Woodruff House-Eaton Store Museum or online to learn more about the history and stories on site.
The grounds feature exceptionally old trees including a white oak approximately 300 years old and a copper beech that serve as natural landmarks and quiet places to rest. A 1932 English Tudor-style chapel designed by C. Godfrey Poggi adds an unexpected architectural detail to the cemetery's landscape.
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