Cemetery & Churchyards
Trinity’s three burial grounds are peaceful oases for those seeking to honor departed loved ones or learn more about our history.
The Trinity Churchyard
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Address: 89 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
The Trinity Churchyard is open from 8:30am-4pm.
Entrance may be restricted at times based on weather conditions or construction. A security and safety check is required.
The Trinity Churchyard was likely used as a public burial ground as early as the 1660s, when the Dutch had control of New York and the city was still known as New Amsterdam. The oldest legible gravestone belongs to 5-year-old Richard Churcher, who died in 1681 and is buried in the northeast section of the churchyard. Next to Richard Churcher is the gravestone for Ann Churcher, likely a relative, who was buried in 1691. The burials predate Trinity Church, which was established in 1697.
Visit the churchyard to see the final resting places of Alexander Hamilton, the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, Eliza Hamilton, his wife, and Angelica Schuyler Church, her sister. The nearby Soldiers’ Monument honors Revolutionary War soldiers who were held in captivity in New York City and are thought to be buried at Trinity.
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St. Paul’s Churchyard
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Address: 209 Broadway, New York, NY 10006
St. Paul’s Churchyard are open to the public daily from 8:30am-6pm. A security and safety check is required for entry.
St. Paul’s Churchyard is the burial site of George Eacker, the New York lawyer who mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton’s son Philip in a duel, Dr. Philip Turner, surgeon general during the Revolution, and many other notable Americans. A striking memorial at the east porch of the church honors Brigadier General Richard Montgomery, a Revolutionary War hero. Constructed under Benjamin Franklin’s supervision, this was the first monument ever commissioned by the United States Congress.
Uptown Cemetery and Mausoleum
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Address: 601 West 153rd Street, New York, NY 10022
The cemetery and mausoleum complex is open to visitors 9am–4pm every day.
Trinity Church’s uptown cemetery is a tranquil green space for locals and tourists alike. The cemetery is the center of the city’s Heritage Rose District, abloom in spring and summer with centuries-old varieties. Many notable New Yorkers are interred on these historic grounds, including John James Audubon, John Jacob Astor, Eliza Jumel, and Ralph Ellison. A mausoleum complex is the only active community mausoleum in Manhattan.
Access our Extensive Archives
Spanning over three centuries of New York City history, Trinity Church’s archives contain a wealth of information for people conducting genealogical or historical research. Our Archives team has compiled three online databases to aid your search.
The Registers Database: Like many Episcopal churches, Trinity Church has kept a Parish Register containing records of the baptisms, marriages, and burials of our parishioners. The Registers database includes the sacramental records of Trinity Church, St. Paul’s Chapel, and all the chapels that were formerly part of Trinity Parish.
The Trinity Churchyard Database: This database searches burials in Trinity Churchyard, which was an active burial ground from the 1660s to the 1820s.
The St. Paul’s Churchyard Database: This database searches burials in St. Paul’s Churchyard, which was an active burial ground from 1766 to the 1820s.
Click here to access our databases.
The records of Trinity Church Cemetery and Mausoleum are maintained separately and are not included in any of our online databases. For information, contact the Cemetery at 212.368.1600 or cemetery@trinitywallstreet.org.