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Review & FAQ:
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What is the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery?
- The Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery is one of the first garden-style landscape cemeteries ever established, a concept that revolutionized cemeteries across the nation.
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Who founded the cemetery?
- A contingent of leading New York City and Jersey City leaders founded the cemetery.
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Who is buried in the cemetery?
- The cemetery is the final resting place for many of Jersey City's founders and soldiers from WWII, WWI, the Spanish-American War, the War of 1812, and the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
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What was the site used for before it became a cemetery?
- Before becoming a cemetery in 1829, the land had historical significance, serving as the site of several Revolutionary War battles.
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What historic structures remain on the site?
- An ammunition bunker from the War of 1812 still stands on the property.
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How far back does the site's history date?
- The land dates back to the 1700s and has played an important role in American history.
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Where is the Historic Jersey City & Harsimus Cemetery located?
- 435 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07308, Phone: 201-653-1360
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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