New York Marble Cemetery
41 1/2 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, New York 10003
Photos
Location & Phone number
About the Business
Welcome to the New York Marble Cemetery, a historic and unique venue located at 41 1/2 2nd Avenue in Manhattan's vibrant East Village. Established in 1830, this is the oldest public non-sectarian cemetery in New York City, sometimes referred to as the Second Avenue Cemetery. Our cemetery is a distinguished landmark, recognized with the Genealogical Web Site of Excellence award in 2000 and the Village Award from the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation in 2014.
The New York Marble Cemetery offers a distinctive downtown venue for hosting memorable events. With its rich history and serene atmosphere, it provides a perfect backdrop for gatherings that require an extraordinary setting.
This small burial ground is notable for its 156 underground vaults made of solid white Tuckahoe marble, where most of the 2,080 interments took place between 1830 and 1870. Although there are no gravestones, plaques on the surrounding walls commemorate the original owners, and their descendants may still be interred here.
The cemetery was developed by Perkins Nichols and is located adjacent to another similarly named cemetery, the New York City Marble Cemetery, which is one block away. Though they share a common developer and historical context, each cemetery operates independently with its own Board of Trustees and list of burials.
We invite you to explore the tranquility and historical significance of the New York Marble Cemetery. Discover the stories of those who shaped New York, and consider this unique space for your next event. For more information and to view a video tour by descendant-owner Brian Blakely, please visit our website.
Reviews
"The cemetery is a hidden gem in the heart of a busy city - you have to look hard to find it - go down a long alley between 41 and 43 Second Avenue (two blocks north of Houston between 2nd and 3rd streets). Suddenly you come through the inner gate, around the corner into the garden and behold a half-acre oasis filled with bushes, flowers, open lawn and benches. An amazing surprise awaits you during their Summertime monthly Open Gate Days. They also rent it for weddings, birthday parties and fundraisers."
"The staff that open the cemetery and provide information are descendents of the vault owners. Friendly and full of stories. Some visitors enjoy the open space, others are researchers questio ing the staff. I listened intently to thier stories. A well spent Sunday afternoon."
"Went here for an Edgar Allan Poe event in the late 90’s. Very cool at midnight; perhaps less so on a Sunday afternoon."
"I went there in 2007 with Clary, Jace and the Brother Jeremiah. I was awsome, I love the Silent city or as some people knows it The City of Bones."
"Open to public one day a month in the spring/summer. Nice peaceful garden area and benches for seating. Good place to relax, read, have a quiet chat."
People Also Viewed
-
The Copper626 1st Ave., New York, NY 10016, United States
-
The Theater at Madison Square Garden4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001, United States
-
Alice Tully Hall1941 Broadway at, W 65th St, New York, NY 10023, United States
-
Lincoln Center for the Performing ArtsLincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023, United States
-
Hammerstein Ballroom at Manhattan Center311 W 34th St., New York, NY 10001, United States
-
New Victory Theater209 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036, United States
-
Inwood Butterfly Sanctuary630 Isham St, New York, NY 10034, United States
-
Randall's Island Park20 Randalls Island Park, New York, NY 10035, United States
-
Aerial Arts NYC150 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, United States
-
59 St - Columbus CircleNew York, NY, United States
-
Whole Foods Market10 Columbus Cir Ste Sc101, New York, NY 10019, United States
-
Whitney Museum of American Art99 Gansevoort St, New York, NY 10014, United States
-
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que700 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027, United States
-
Fora Travel, Inc.359 Broadway 5th Floor, New York, NY 10013, United States
-
Travelers Choice39 Broadway suite 1120, New York, NY 10006, United States
-
Elsewhere100 5th Ave 16th Floor 16th Floor, New York, NY 10011, United States
-
Ensemble Travel256 W 38th St, New York, NY 10018, United States
-
Group IST545 8th Ave #1030, New York, NY 10018, United States
-
Simply Select750 Lexington Ave Floor 8, New York, NY 10022, United States
-
PRIOR262 Bowery 5th floor, New York, NY 10012, United States
-
Accomplished630 9th Ave # 602, New York, NY 10036, United States
People also searched for
- Travel Agency
- City Of New York Historic Cemeteries
- City Of New York Historic Sites
- Downtown New York Events
- East Village Historic Preservation Society
- East Village Historic Site
- Event Planning For Unique Venues
- Funeral Homes With Vaults
- Funeral Rites And Customs
- Genealogical Research Facilities
- Graveyard Tours
- Historical Landmark Venues
- Industrial Chic Weddings
- Marble Cemetery Vaults
- Marble Mausoleums
- Marble Memorialization
- New York City Historic Preservation
- New York Genealogy
- Old World Funeral Ceremonies
- Tombstones Without Gravestones
- Underground Burial Sites
- Unique Event Spaces
- Village Award Winning Locations
- Vintage Funeral Events
List of local businesses, places and services in New York
⭐ business help 🔍 services ☎ phones 🕒 opening times ✍️reviews 🌍 addresses, locations 📷 photos