The Sleepy Hollow Cemetery

Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, located in Tarrytown, New York, is a historic burial ground established in 1849. It is renowned for its picturesque landscape, historic significance, and notable interments, including Washington Irving, author of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The cemetery reflects 19th-century rural cemetery movement aesthetics with scenic views, winding paths, and gothic-style mausoleums. Visitors often come to explore its serene environment, historical monuments, and to pay respects to famous individuals. It functions as both a peaceful resting place and a site of cultural and literary importance, blending history, literature, and nature.