Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery
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| Established | 1829 |
| Location | 435 Newark Avenue Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Country | United States |
| Size | 6 acres (24,000 m2) |
| Website | www.jerseycitycemetery.org |
Jersey City and Harsimus Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Jersey City, New Jersey. It was established in 1829 by the first cemetery company founded in the State of New Jersey and is the size of 6 acres (24,000 m2). The cemetery is an early example of Garden Style landscape cemeteries. The cemetery fell into disrepair and was abandoned in 2008. A volunteer group has since been founded to maintain the cemetery.
The location of the cemetery was used as an ammunition bunker for the War of 1812 and was a site of skirmishes in 1780 during the Revolutionary War.
Since 2011 goats are used for weed control during the summer.
In order to raise funds for the upkeep of the grounds and caretaker facilities, the all-volunteer organization has partnered with local groups to produce year round events. Events include:
Coordinates: 40°43′38″N 74°3′17″W / 40.72722°N 74.05472°W
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