Laurel Hill Cemetery

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Established 1836

Laurel Hill Cemetery, established in 1836, was the second rural cemetery in the United States and was immediately recognized as a masterpiece of landscape design. Perched on a bluff above the Schuylkill River, it became one of the most fashionable destinations in Philadelphia during the Victorian era. Today it is a National Historic Landmark and an active cemetery that welcomes visitors to explore its remarkable sculpture and architecture.