Albany Rural Cemetery

Large cemetery in the NY Capital

I was struck by how large this cemetery is. There are some immaculate headstones and crypts throughout the acres. There were many areas that clearly haven't been maintained with excessive foliage and ...

Good for a history buff

A lovely old cemetery, though it was a bit overgrown and weedy. Of course we saw President Arthur's grave, but if you're a Hamilton fan, Peggy Schuyler is buried here, as well. Lots of interesting t...

Chester A Arthur is buried there.

First of all their hours on their website is incorrect. It says 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday thru Saturday but the signs at the cemetery says they close at 7pm. Not sure which is accurate but somebody need...

Chester A. Arthur's grave and many different types of trees

Arthur's grave is understated as compared to other presidents of his era, but if you take the time he is buried with his family. Those graves tell more about the times and the man than his monument. T...

On a search for President Chester A. Arthur

Easy directions to the cemetary. We stopped in office for directions and picked up map and a brochure on the trees in the cemetary. This really old cemetary has some beautiful monuments and President ...