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The Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery is a rural cemetery located in Poughkeepsie, New York and includes the gravesites of several notable figures. It also has a crematory . The forty-four acres of land used for the cemetery were purchased by Matthew Vassar .
The Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery is located on the east bank of the majestic Hudson River in the Town of Poughkeepsie, New York. The Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery is one hundred sixty-five acres of gently rolling hills, tranquil waters and stately trees creating a park-like sanctuary of abiding dignity and natural splendor.
Dutchess County. Poughkeepsie. Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Added: 1 Jan 2000. Find a Grave Cemetery ID: 65711. Throughout the cemetery there are various sections where the markers have been placed in a straight line and many are back to back. Many of the former city...
In the middle decades of the nineteenth century, a revolution took place in the manner in which Americans viewed death and burial. “Rural Cemeteries” replaced church yards and family plots as the burial place of choice, and the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery was part of this revolution.
14. THOMAS MURPHY (1877-1967) Born in Glen Cove, Long Island, Thomas Murphy, known to most as "wizard of the reins," gained international fame as the greatest trainer and driver in the history of harness racing. His first experience with horses was breaking in cow-ponies shipped from the West for sale.
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3. Nov. 2023 · by Shannon Butler. Adriance Memorial Library just celebrated our 125th anniversary and we wanted to wish a happy anniversary to our partners in local history, the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery! This week the cemetery is 170 years old and still looks as beautiful as ever.
The Arboretum at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Overlooking the majestic Hudson River, the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery is situated on 165 acres located in the Town of Poughkeepsie, New York. This property reveals the rich history of its past and present.
