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Harrisburg Cemetery


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 14 attractions in Harrisburg
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Attraction type: Cemetery
Address: 521 North 13th Street Harrisburg, PA 17101
Tel: (717) 234-8661

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5 of 5 stars
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
9 Sep 2009

This historic burial ground was founded in 1845, but there are earlier burials, including those of American Revolutionary soldiers. Also found there are the graves of many notable Harrisburg families and Pennsylvania politicians, including Simon Cameron, Lincoln's Secretary of War, and a number of Pennsylvania governors and representatives to the U.S. Congress. There are many narrow lanes that wander throughout... more

30 Jun 2009

People look for different things in a cemetery. We like a nice setting, but we also like sculpture like tomb markers and decorative mausoleums. We found this to be much more of a head stone only area. It is fenced in, so check hours. It closed at 4PM on weekdays. more

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4 of 5 stars
Harrisburg
27 May 2008

This cemetary is one of the most beautiful ones I've seen. Bonaventure in Savannah has nothing on this one. Although it is interesting to look at the various headstones, you would also appreciate it for the gardening. The trees are gorgeous and the place as a whole has a very serene feeling. more

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Harrisburg Cemetery Address

521 North 13th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101
Tel: (717) 234-8661