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- Obscura Day 2015 - Saturday May 30th 2105 [http://www.atlasobscura.com/events/obscura-day-2015-the-secrets-of-mount-hope-cemetery] - Path Through History Celebration - June 20th 2015 [http://www.iloveny.com/includes/calendar-of-events/Path-Through-History-Celebration/26344/]	+ Obscura Day 2015 - Saturday May 30th 2105 ([http://www.atlasobscura.com/events/obscura-day-2015-the-secrets-of-mount-hope-cemetery AtlasObscura.com]) + Path Through History Celebration - June 20th 2015 ([http://www.iloveny.com/includes/calendar-of-events/Path-Through-History-Celebration/26344/ ILoveNY.com])
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- * [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/IN/RBSCP/Epitaph/attachments/24_1.pdf Everything You Wanted to Know About the Geology of Mount Hope Cemetery]'' by William Chaisson (pdf)	+ * [http://www.lib.rochester.edu/IN/RBSCP/Epitaph/attachments/24_1.pdf Everything You Wanted to Know About the Geology of Mount Hope Cemetery] by William Chaisson (pdf)

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- '''Mt. Hope Cemetery''' is 197 acres of glacially sculpted land, located beside the ["University of Rochester"], having come to contain over 350,000 graves since ["1838"]. Many figures of historical importance such as ["Frederick Douglass"] and ["Susan B Anthony"] have been laid to rest within its grounds. It has been well maintained over the years and serves well as a wonderful spot for a stroll, particularly in the fall.	+ '''Mt. Hope Cemetery''' is 197 acres of glacially sculpted land located along ["Mt. Hope Avenue"] in the ["Lilac Neighborhood" Lilac]/["Upper Mount Hope"] neighborhoods. It is also adjacent to the ["University of Rochester"]. + + Founded in ["1838"] as America's first municipal cemetery, Mt. Hope now has over 350,000 graves. Many figures of historical importance such as ["Frederick Douglass"] and ["Susan B Anthony"] have been laid to rest within its grounds. It has been well maintained over the years and serves well as a wonderful spot for a stroll, particularly in the fall.

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- '''Mt. Hope Cemetery''' is 197 acres of glacially sculpted land, set beside the ["University of Rochester"], having come to contain over 350,000 graves since 1838. Many figures of historical importance, such as ["Frederick Douglass"] and ["Susan B Anthony"], have been laid to rest within its grounds. It has been well maintained over the years, and serves well as a wonderful spot for a stroll, particularly in the fall.	+ '''Mt. Hope Cemetery''' is 197 acres of glacially sculpted land, located beside the ["University of Rochester"], having come to contain over 350,000 graves since ["1838"]. Many figures of historical importance such as ["Frederick Douglass"] and ["Susan B Anthony"] have been laid to rest within its grounds. It has been well maintained over the years and serves well as a wonderful spot for a stroll, particularly in the fall.
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- Mt. Hope is also home to several interesting group plots. There are special plots for veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War 1. There is also the ["Firemen's Plot"] for Rochester firefighters. Immediately adjacent to the firemen's plot, lies 6 men burned beyond recognition in the ["Steam Gauge and Lantern Works fire"]. The six bodies were burned beyond recognition and buried together and marked with a monument to remember the horrific fire. The Jewish community in Rochester also has a plot especially for the poor within the Jewish community.	+ Mt. Hope is also home to several interesting group plots. There are special plots for veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War I. There is also the ["Firemen's Plot"] for Rochester firefighters. Immediately adjacent lay six men burned beyond recognition in the ["Steam Gauge and Lantern Works fire"]. They were buried together and marked with a monument in remembrance of the horrific fire. There is also a plot reserved for poor members of the Jewish community.
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- Mausoleums include those cut in stone and cast in bronze. Designs include obelisks, Greek themed temples, winged angels, large urns, columns, Gothic towers and angels of mercy. Packed with trees and plants including some rare specimens Mt Hope is more than a cemetery, it's a historical landmark.	+ Mausoleums include those cut in stone and cast in bronze. Designs include obelisks, Greek-themed temples, winged angels, large urns, columns, Gothic towers and angels of mercy. The area is also packed with trees and plants, including some rare specimens. A 500-foot tunnel was constructed through the esker of the Indian trail for the purposes of drainage.
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peteb — 2012-03-08T20:11:45Z

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BradMandell — 2010-01-20T22:31:56Z

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- Mt. Hope Cemetery is 197 acres of glacially sculpted land, set beside the ["University of Rochester"], having come to contain over 350,000 graves since 1838. Many figures of historical importance, such as ["Frederick Douglass"] and ["Susan B Anthony"], have been laid to rest within its grounds. It has been well maintained over the years, and serves well as a wonderful spot for a stroll, particularly in the fall.	+ '''Mt. Hope Cemetery''' is 197 acres of glacially sculpted land, set beside the ["University of Rochester"], having come to contain over 350,000 graves since 1838. Many figures of historical importance, such as ["Frederick Douglass"] and ["Susan B Anthony"], have been laid to rest within its grounds. It has been well maintained over the years, and serves well as a wonderful spot for a stroll, particularly in the fall.
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- * '''June 23, 2000''' - The skull of Civil War ["General Elisha G. Marshall"] is stolen. He was known as an "evil genius." Bones were found near the grave site along with satanic symbols. ([http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a39537bb24f5e.htm link])	+ * '''June 23, 2000''' - The skull of Civil War ["General Elisha G. Marshall"] was stolen. He was known as an "evil genius." Bones were found near the grave site along with satanic symbols.
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- Also see: ["Abandoned Chapel in Mt. Hope Cemetery"], ["Illuminati Catacomb System"], ["Firemen's Plot"]	+ '''See Also''': + * ["Abandoned Chapel in Mt. Hope Cemetery"], + * ["Firemen's Plot"], + * ["Illuminati Catacomb System"] + + [[Comments]]

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mattconheady — 2009-12-01T18:43:51Z

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	+ * [http://www.nyfalls.com/mt-hope-cemetery.html Mount Hope Cemetery Article], photos and article on the local commercial website nyfalls.com

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JohnJoseph — 2009-04-01T04:44:01Z

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- Mt. Hope is also home to several interesting group plots. There are special plots for veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War 1. There is also a special plot for the ["Rochester Fire Department"]. Within the firemen's plot is a special monument in memory of all the horses who served the fire department before its mechanization. Immediately adjacent to the firemen's plot, lies 6 men burned beyond recognition in the Steam Gauge and Lantern Works fire. The sixth bodies were burned beyond recognition and buried together and marked with a monument to remember the horrific fire. The Jewish community in Rochester also has a plot especially for the poor within the Jewish community.	+ Mt. Hope is also home to several interesting group plots. There are special plots for veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War, World War 1. There is also the ["Firemen's Plot"] used by the Rochester Fire Department. Immediately adjacent to the firemen's plot, lies 6 men burned beyond recognition in the ["Steam Gauge and Lantern Works fire"]. The sixth bodies were burned beyond recognition and buried together and marked with a monument to remember the horrific fire. The Jewish community in Rochester also has a plot especially for the poor within the Jewish community.

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JohnJoseph — 2009-04-01T04:21:56Z

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- * [http://www.thecabinet.com/darkdestinations/location.php?sub_id=dark_destinations&letter=m&location_id=mount_hope_cemetery_rochester_ny Mount Hope Cemetery entry at Dark Destinations] - Includes details about relatives of horror author, H.P. Lovecraft who are buried at Mount Hope.	+ * [http://www.thecabinet.com/darkdestinations/location.php?sub_id=dark_destinations&letter=m&location_id=mount_hope_cemetery_rochester_ny Mount Hope Cemetery entry at Dark Destinations] - Article about supernatural and dark aspects of Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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TomGleason — 2008-09-05T15:20:00Z

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DaveMahon — 2008-07-25T03:36:34Z

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BradMandell — 2008-07-10T12:57:19Z

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BradMandell — 2008-07-08T11:36:58Z

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BradMandell — 2008-07-08T11:36:58Z

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MattLawrence — 2008-07-05T03:29:14Z

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- * '''June 23, 2000''' - The skull of Civil War General Elisha G. Marshall is stolen. He was known as an "evil genius." Bones were found near the grave site along with satanic symbols. ([http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a39537bb24f5e.htm link])	+ * '''June 23, 2000''' - The skull of Civil War ["General Elisha G. Marshall"] is stolen. He was known as an "evil genius." Bones were found near the grave site along with satanic symbols. ([http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a39537bb24f5e.htm link])

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RobertPolyn — 2007-04-19T00:03:29Z

interior shots of the crematorium!

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RobertPolyn — 2007-04-18T22:43:46Z

findagrave.com famous mt. hope longterm residents link external kittens

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peteb — 2006-11-15T23:16:53Z

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- Mausoleums include those cut in stone and cast in bronze. Designs include obelisks, Greek themed temples, winged angels, large urns, columns, Gothic towers and angels of mercy. Packed with trees and plants including some rare specimens Mt Hope is more than a cemetery, its a historical landmark.	+ Mausoleums include those cut in stone and cast in bronze. Designs include obelisks, Greek themed temples, winged angels, large urns, columns, Gothic towers and angels of mercy. Packed with trees and plants including some rare specimens Mt Hope is more than a cemetery, it's a historical landmark.

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travisowens — 2006-10-14T15:27:12Z

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travisowens — 2006-10-14T15:25:20Z

Upload of image MountHopeCemeteryCremation.jpg.

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travisowens — 2006-10-14T15:24:59Z

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- Mt. Hope Cemetery is 197 acres of glacially sculpted land, set beside the ["University of Rochester"], having come to contain over 350,000 graves since 1838. Many figures of historical importance, such as ["Frederick Douglass"] and ["Susan B Anthony"], have been laid to rest within its grounds. It has been well maintained over the years, and serves well as a wonderful spot for a stroll, particularly in the fall. [[BR]] - Mausoleums include those cut in stone and cast in bronze. Designs include obelisks, Greek themed temples, winged angels, large urns, columns, Gothic towers and angels of mercy. Packed with trees and plants including some rare specimens Mt Hope is more than a cemetery, its a historical landmark. [[BR]] - A 500 foot tunnel was constructed through the esker of the Indian trail for the purposes of drainage. [[BR]]	+ [[Image(MountHopeCemeteryCremation.jpg,400,right,thumbnail,"Decommishioned cremation facility within Mt Hope, taken Oct 2006.")]] + Mt. Hope Cemetery is 197 acres of glacially sculpted land, set beside the ["University of Rochester"], having come to contain over 350,000 graves since 1838. Many figures of historical importance, such as ["Frederick Douglass"] and ["Susan B Anthony"], have been laid to rest within its grounds. It has been well maintained over the years, and serves well as a wonderful spot for a stroll, particularly in the fall. + + Mausoleums include those cut in stone and cast in bronze. Designs include obelisks, Greek themed temples, winged angels, large urns, columns, Gothic towers and angels of mercy. Packed with trees and plants including some rare specimens Mt Hope is more than a cemetery, its a historical landmark. + + A 500 foot tunnel was constructed through the esker of the Indian trail for the purposes of drainage.

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travisowens — 2006-10-14T15:22:30Z

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travisowens — 2006-10-14T15:21:57Z

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RickUrwin — 2006-05-26T00:37:42Z

Just added a bit about what you may find at Mt Hope.

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RobertPolyn — 2005-12-20T02:18:27Z

word choice

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RobertPolyn — 2005-12-20T02:16:48Z

added note on drainage tunnel

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RobertPolyn — 2005-12-20T02:15:02Z

links section, linked to great geology article from Epitaph

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RobertPolyn — 2005-12-20T02:12:45Z

also see: abandoned chapel...

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RobertPolyn — 2005-12-20T02:05:51Z

added strange events section

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TobinFricke — 2005-10-18T00:20:36Z

Pictures.

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RobertPolyn — 2005-06-17T03:32:37Z

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RobertPolyn — 2005-05-09T07:32:09Z

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RobertPolyn — 2005-05-09T05:29:47Z

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