Mount Auburn Cemetery
About Mount Auburn Cemetery
Mount Auburn Cemetery is the first landscaped rural or “garden” cemetery in the United States, established in 1831. It is a National Historic Landmark, functioning as an arboretum and wildlife sanctuary with over 5,500 trees, shrubs, and plants. The cemetery offers picturesque landscapes, winding paths, and is a major bird sanctuary, especially popular during spring migration.
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