Woodlawn Cementery

Dani and I went and checked out the Woodlawn Cemetery located in the Bronx. It was so easy to find and was definitely worth the trip. All you have to do is board the 4 green train and ride it to the last stop. The cemetery is literally located right outside the subway exit.

We went to the Woodlawn Cemetery specifically because I wanted to find the tombstone of Nellie Bly, but we realized that there are lots of really cool people buried in the Woodlawn Cemetery. We were able to find Nelly Bly's headstone which was actually really close to the entrance. Nelly Bly (her real name is Elizabeth Cochrane Seaman) was a pioneer for women in the journalism field and is well-known for her famous "around the world in 80 days" feat. Although Nelly was pretty easy to find, we went on an adventure trying to find women's suffragist, Elizabeth Cady Stanton's headstone, but the cemetery closes at 4:30 and we ran out of time.

The Woodlawn cemetery was built in 1863 and is the resting place of over 300,000 people. It is home to some of the most remarkable people in history including the author of Moby Dick, Herman Melville and world renowned composer, Duke Ellington.

Whether you are trying to hunt down a famous person or just wandering the grounds, a trip to Woodlawn Cemetery can be surprisingly peaceful. When we went, it was a relief to get away from the busy city and I really enjoyed seeing such an amazing cemetery. The hills are covered with the most amazing mausoleums that I had ever seen and it just felt like a quick trip to the past.

I hope you have a chance to stop by the Woodlawn Cemetery and spend some time strolling the grounds. It was well-worth our time when in the Bronx.

(This link includes more information of famous people buried in Woodlawn. http://www.thewoodlawncemetery.org/history/notable-people/)