Gardens of Stone --- A Cemetery Blog by Alexandra Kathryn Mosca

  Nestled amidst the bustling streets of Upper Manhattan lies the only active cemetery remaining in Manhattan -- historic Trinity Cemetery. A hidden gem of tranquility and serenity, this beautifully landscaped burial ground comprises four city blocks and offers visitors a chance to discover the rich history of New York City, its notable figures and architectural gems that has stood the test of time.  As I wandered beneath a canopy of trees, the landscape transformed into a majestic tapestry of history. Among the graves I encountered was the final resting place of   Clement Clarke Moore . The author of the Christmas classic,   A Visit From St. Nicholas , his tombstone stands as a testament to his cherished contribution to literature.  Moore is in good literary company with novelist Ralph Ellison, publisher E.P. Dutton, and Alfred Tennyson Dickens, son of Charles Dickens, all buried on the grounds. Another notable grave is that of John James Au...

Irving Berlin, is buried in Wood Cemetery in the Bronx beside his wife Ellin Mackay Berlin. The legendary, and beloved lyricist died in 1989 at the age of 101.

 In 1861, Colonel Abraham S. Vosburgh died from noncombat causes. Following a well-attended military funeral, he was buried in Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery. This is the base of his monument, which features an obelisk topped by an eagle. The monument was commissioned by Vosburgh's regiment and designed by noted sculptor Patrizio Piatti, who is also buried in Green-Wood. The scene in Washington, D.C. as Col. Vosburgh's casket was borne to the railroad station for its journey to New York.