LANDMARKS
of New York State
In two sections, the city cemetery contains 80,000 graves including Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), John Jones (caretaker), Ernie Davis (Heisman winner), Rev. Thomas Beecher (abolishionist), and Hal Roach (film pioneer). In the National Cemetery are 8,000 graves including those of 3,000 confederate soldiers who died in the local prison camp. Located in a scenic setting with commanding views of the area, Woodlawn Cemetery contains 24 well-designed gardens.
Original Name
Woodlawn Cemetery
Current Name
Woodlawn Cemetery & National Cemetery
Location
Walnut and Davis Streets at West Hill-Bancroft Roads
Elmira
Chemung County
New York
Map
Category
Government
Designations
National Register of Historic Places
2004
Construction Began
1858
Builder
Mr. Daniels
Architectural Style
Classical Out-Buildings
Original Owner
Chemung County
Original Use
Cemetery
Features
.
Additions
1890: Ornamental Gates by Pierce & Bickford
1905: Gothic Revival Chapel by Pierce & Bickford
Neo-Classic and Romanesque Mausoleums
1949-1967: 7 Gardens by Ray Wyrich
Current Owner
City of Elmira/US Department of Veterans Affairs
Current Use
Cemetery
Public
Current Condition
Good
Threats
Gates and Mausoleum in need of care
Public Access
All times
Date Surveyed
February 2007