Walt Whitman Tomb Site NJ
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Description: The Walt Whitman Tomb Site, located in Harleigh Cemetery in Camden, New Jersey, is the final resting place of the renowned American poet Walt Whitman. Designed by Whitman himself, the tomb is a simple yet dignified granite structure that reflects his transcendentalist beliefs and appreciation for nature. Whitman, who spent the last years of his life in Camden, chose this site to ensure a peaceful and contemplative environment for his eternal rest. The tomb has become a place of pilgrimage for literary enthusiasts and admirers of Whitman's work, who visit to pay their respects and draw inspiration from the legacy of the poet who profoundly influenced American literature with his groundbreaking collection, "Leaves of Grass."