Grove St Cemetery

We visited on a snowy and rainy day. It was still very walkable and we had a great time visiting. Well worth the 30 minutes you need to walk around. Or you can visit much longer. Lots of history to take in.

The Grove Street Cemetery in New Haven, Connecticut, is a remarkable historical landmark with a rich and positive history. Established in 1796, it was the first private, nonprofit cemetery in the world and introduced many innovative ideas that transformed how people viewed death and burial. One of the most significant aspects of the Grove Street Cemetery is its planned layout, which included plots permanently owned by individual families, ornamental plantings, and paved streets and avenues. This structured arrangement was a departure from the crowded and often neglected burial grounds of the time, providing a dignified and serene resting place for the deceased. The cemetery is also notable for its architectural features, particularly the Egyptian Revival entrance gate designed by the influential architect Henry Austin. This gate is considered one of the country's leading examples of the Egyptian Revival style and adds to the cemetery's historical and aesthetic significance. Overall, the Grove Street Cemetery stands as a testament to the evolution of burial practices and the enduring legacy of those who have shaped the history of New Haven and Yale University. Its serene and well-maintained grounds continue to offer a place of reflection and remembrance for visitors from near and far.

Beautiful historic cemetery. We spent a good hour just walking around astonished by the stories, accomplishments, and dates of the wonderful people resting there.

This is a very well kept and tranquil cemetery with some very important residents. Eli Whitney, Noah Webster, and Josiah Willard Gibbs to name just a few. Nestled in the city with beautiful Yale campus and church backdrops this is a great quiet spot to pay respects. Very well laid out making it an easy walk or drive for anyone

Quaint and serene cemetery honoring the past residents of New Haven. Numerous veterans, Yale professors, and influential individuals reside 6-feet under. While the upkeep at cemeteries is always to be desired, it would be better if some of the 300+ year old tombstones that have fallen down be picked up, grass grown uniformly, etc.

Beautiful and well kept cemetery tucked in the middle of the city alongside Yales campus. It’s incredible how disconnected you become from the city around you due to its layout and beautiful tree coverage.

A beautiful and quiet sanctuary to remember our forefathers. The burials are old and there are some historic names buried here. A nice place to walk through with a toddler on a Sunday to get away from the crowds and noise of campus.

Beautiful cemetery that encompasses many famous people. Often you can get the specialized grave rubbing paper from the office. I'm so blessed that my deceased Mother, Dr. Beatrice Tinsley, is there. The staff, office and landscapers, are amazing and take such good care of all the gravestones, lawn, trees, etc. Definitely a 'must see' in New Haven. The office has a master map of the entire property. Go and learn the history, you'll never experience another Cemetery like this one.