Famous Graves in New York

Lucille Ball

6 Aug 1911 – 26 Apr 1989

Comedienne, Actress. She is best known for the title role in the...

Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, USA

World Trade Center September 11 Memorial

unknown – 11 Sep 2001

Memorial to the victims of the terrorist attacks of September 11,...

Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA

George Herman “Babe” Ruth

6 Feb 1895 – 16 Aug 1948

Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player, American Legend. He...

Hawthorne, Westchester County, New York, USA

Theodore Roosevelt

27 Oct 1858 – 6 Jan 1919

26th United States President, 25th United States Vice President,...

Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York, USA

Lou Gehrig

19 Jun 1903 – 2 Jun 1941

Legendary Baseball Player. Despite his numerous baseball...

Valhalla, Westchester County, New York, USA

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

30 Jan 1882 – 12 Apr 1945

32nd United States President. Cousin of

Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA

Mark Twain

30 Nov 1835 – 21 Apr 1910

Author, Humorist. He is remembered not only for authoring many...

Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA

Harry Houdini

24 Mar 1874 – 31 Oct 1926

Entertainer. Considered one of the most legendary magician and...

Ridgewood, Queens County, New York, USA

James Cagney

17 Jul 1899 – 30 Mar 1986

Actor. One of the most popular and acclaimed actors of his time,...

Hawthorne, Westchester County, New York, USA

Gary Cooper

7 May 1901 – 13 May 1961

Actor. His career lasted over thirty six years in which he...

Southampton, Suffolk County, New York, USA

Alexander Hamilton

11 Jan 1757 – 12 Jul 1804

American Statesman, Signer of the United States Constitution....

Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA

Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong

4 Aug 1901 – 6 Jul 1971

Jazz Musician. Born in the slums of segregated New Orleans,...

Flushing, Queens County, New York, USA

Judy Garland

10 Jun 1922 – 22 Jun 1969

Actress. She began performing at the age of two and a half, and...

Hartsdale, Westchester County, New York, USA

Ulysses S. Grant

27 Apr 1822 – 23 Jul 1885

18th United States President, Civil War Union Lieutenant General....

Manhattan, New York County (Manhattan), New York, USA

Eleanor Roosevelt

11 Oct 1884 – 7 Nov 1962

United States First Lady. She received international notoriety as...

Hyde Park, Dutchess County, New York, USA

Norman Schwarzkopf

22 Aug 1934 – 27 Dec 2012

US Army General. A highly decorated US Army officer, he is best...

West Point, Orange County, New York, USA

Mae West

17 Aug 1893 – 22 Nov 1980

Actress. She made her theatrical debut at age 7 for an...

Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA

Jackie Robinson

31 Jan 1919 – 24 Oct 1972

Hall of Fame Major League Baseball Player, Social Reformer. Famed...

Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA

Duke Ellington

29 Apr 1899 – 24 May 1974

Jazz Musician, Composer, Bandleader. One of the most prolific...

Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA

Ed Sullivan

28 Sep 1901 – 13 Oct 1974

Legendary television variety show host. Born on East 114th Street...

Hartsdale, Westchester County, New York, USA