Sleepy Hollow Cemetery MA
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Description: Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, located in Concord, Massachusetts, is a historic burial ground established in 1855 and renowned for its picturesque landscape and notable interments. Designed by landscape architect Cleveland and Copeland, the cemetery embodies the rural cemetery movement of the 19th century, emphasizing natural beauty and serene contemplation. It is the final resting place of several prominent American literary figures, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Louisa May Alcott, whose graves are situated in the section known as "Author's Ridge." The cemetery's tranquil environment, winding paths, and rich history make it a significant cultural and historical landmark, attracting visitors and literary enthusiasts from around the world.