
Green-wood Cemetery

Founded in 1838, Green-wood Cemetery is a National Historic Landmark and one of the first rural cemeteries in the country. Well-renowned for its beauty, Green-wood is made up of 478 acres of rolling hills, valleys, glacial ponds, meandering paths, gothic architecture and one of the world’s largest collections of outdoor 19th and 20th century statuary and mausoleums.

A major tourist attraction in New York State, Green-wood Cemetery is home to a massive gothic church and one of the highest points in Brooklyn: Battle Hill, a crucial location during 1776’s Battle of Brooklyn.

Address: 500 25TH Street