“A remarkable Victorian cemetery”
Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, New York, founded in 1838, is the United States' first municipal rural cemetery. Situated on 196 acres adjacent to the University of Rochester on Mount Hope Avenue, the cemetery is the permanent resting place of more than 350,000 people including Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass.
It's a beautiful iconic old cemetery, and if you visit remember bring your camera because you're going to want to take some pictures. According to the legend the back right corner of the cemetery is supposedly haunted by the spirt of an unknown woman who has been seen on more than one occasion walking along the pathways. When she spots you usually she dissipates into nothing.
Beautiful old cemetery with lots of ghost stories attached. Of course, you don't need to be a paranormal investigator to appreciate the graveyard. Absolutely bring along a camera... this is a place you're going to want to photograph.
This gorgeous old cemetery is an incredible find with beautiful old headstones from the 19th century and huge iron gates at the entrance. A definite place to visit for the historian or ghost hunter alike!
Mount Hope Cemetery is not just a cemetery…it’s a peaceful park, a wildlife sanctuary, and an outdoor museum.
The Mount Hope Cemetery in Rochester, NY, is 196 acres of peaceful beauty. This Victorian cemetery features amazing views of the city, as well as beautiful monuments, statues, and mausoleums.
Take a guided or self-guided tour of the grounds, and enjoy the natural beauty of the area. It's absolutely beautiful and well worth a visit.
We think a visit here is one of the best things to do in Rochester NY!
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