Moore-Jackson Cemetery

Moore-Jackson Cemetery
landmark
Country United States
State New York
Borough Queens, New York
Coordinates 40°45′21″N 73°54′26″W / 40.75578°N 73.90731°W / 40.75578; -73.90731Coordinates: 40°45′21″N 73°54′26″W / 40.75578°N 73.90731°W / 40.75578; -73.90731
Width 74 ft (23 m)
Depth 195 ft (59 m)
Active 1733 - 1868
Status New York City designated landmark[1]
Address 3134 54th Street, Woodside, Queens, New York
Location within New York City

Moore-Jackson Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in the Woodside section of the New York City borough of Queens, active from before 1733 to at least 1868. It is one of only a few colonial era cemeteries in New York City and was designated as a New York City landmark in 1997. Surnames on extant tombstones include Moore, Jackson, Fish, Rapelye, Hallet, Mecke, and Berrian. The property is located between 31st and 32nd avenues and has frontages on both 51st and 54th streets, with extant tombstones visible from the 54th Street side. The tombstone of Augustine Moore (died 1769) is particularly prominent and well-preserved.[1]


References

  1. 1 2 "Moore-Jackson Cemetery (designation report)" (PDF). New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
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