Cemeteries in Elmira Heights, New York

Private Cemeteries in Elmira Heights, New York often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Elmira Heights, New York are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Elmira Heights, New York are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

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Our database contains records of burials from 3 cemeteries.

Known as the "Soaring Capital of the World," Elmira is home to the National Soaring Museum, which houses the largest exhibit of classic and contemporary sailplanes in the world. Located on Harris Hill, the soaring field at the museum is the location of national soaring contests and glider rides.

The stone wall was removed in 1936, and replaced with an iron fence in 1942. Today, the cemetery contains 10.5 acres within its rectangular plan. Until 1949, the U.S. government contracted with the town of Elmira to maintain the national cemetery.

First and foremost on that list, in the New York area, is St. John's Cemetery in Middle Village, Queens. Run by the Brooklyn Catholic Archdiocese, it has been referred to in literature as the ABoot Hill@ of the Mob.