Happy #3FPFactsFriday! Today is brought to you by 🐝! Today I’m here to talk about a beautiful cemetery in the #HauntedHudsonValley located in Troy, NY. Oakwood Cemetery was established in 1848 and was the 4th rural cemetery to be established in New York. It was designed by architect John C. Sidney who is most known for his work done alongside fellow architect John Jay Smith at locations like Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia. What makes Oakwood Cemetery so notable to warrant it a Fact Friday? Not only is it haunted, it is HUGE. This cemetery features 26 miles of roads, 60,000+ graves, 4 artificial lakes, a chapel, and a crematorium! It also boasts scenic views of the Hudson River. In 1984 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. As for hauntings, all older cemeteries have reports of their ookie spookies. However Oakwood Cemetery has enough that its association occasionally offers ghost tours along with their other historical events offered seasonally. Some of the reports of hauntings from Oakwood Cemetery include children’s spirits laughing and playing between the tombs, mysterious shadows, and, of course, disembodied voices! Certainly enough strange occurrences to warrant a visit to this stunning cemetery if you’re in the area. Oh, and if you’re in the area visiting be sure to check out the Forest Park Cemetery which locals refer to as The Gates of Hell. 👹 Stay safe out there friends! #cemetery #haunted #oakwoodcemetery #hauntednewyork #troyny #paranormal #paranormalactivity #crematorium #cremation #spooky #taphophile #cemeterypics #graveyard #3FatesParanormal #ParanormalNewYork #goth #gothgoth #beereckless #photographicwarfare #photography #photooftheday (at Oakwood Cemetery) https://www.instagram.com/p/CP_x7PTNKuE/?utm_medium=tumblr

And so it begins! #thebeerwanderer #troyny #oakwoodcemetery #fall2021 (at Troy, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUYFa_WpyOh/?utm_medium=tumblr

Exploring the Capital City Area & finding Papa Burger, Nipper, Uncle Sam plus throwing some axes. 🍔🐶🇺🇲🪓 Keep exploring y'all ❣️🤘❣️ #NewYorkStateMuseum #PapaBurger #AAndW #Nipper #rcadogs #HisMastersVoice #UncleSam #SamWilson #OakwoodCemetery #FarShot #WATL #AtlasObscura #CapitalCityAreaLife (at New York, USA) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRfr5IzsmmL-39Lq6vr9BfY_6toIqcy3181j3Q0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#tombstonetuesday The grave of Archibald Bulloch (January 1, 1730 - February 22, 1777) at Colonial Park Cemetery, Savannah, #Georgia. Bulloch was an early supporter of the American Revolution in Georgia as a member of the Friends of Liberty. He served as President of the 1st and 2nd Provincial Congresses of Georgia, and was a delegate in 1775 to the Continental Congress. In 1776, Bulloch fought under the command of Colonel Lachlan McIntosh in the Battle of the Rice Boats and the Battle of Tybee Island. He then served as the first Governor of Georgia under a proper constitutional government from April 15, 1776 until his untimely death on March 4, 1777. Bulloch died in Savannah and there is some speculation that he was poisoned, although this has never been proven. Bulloch was also the great-great-grandfather of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. Bulloch County, Georgia is named after him. #gahistory #ga #SpreadTheHistory #cemetery #cemetery_shots #aj_graveyards #rememberme #grave #graveyard #graveyard_dead #blog #blogger #travelblog #travelblogger #memorial #mementomori #historygirl #history #exploregeorgia #igersga #taphophile #taphophiles_only #savannah #savannahga #oakwoodcemetery #cemeteriesofinstagram #RevWar #americanrevolution (at Colonial Park Cemetery)

#cemetaryphotography #oakwoodcemetery #syracuse https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWCfKXJ2Zb/?igshid=12xsq43zimjfx

An elaborate mausoleum in Oakwood cemetery, Troy, NY. Love the urn wrought iron railing. #cemeteryart #oakwoodcemetery #mausoleum #troyny

Stopped by #hankwilliams #grave today on a walk through #oakwoodcemetery

"Life Ephemeral" #sonyimages #sonyalphasclub #exploretexas #exploreaustin #oakwoodcemetery #bluebonnet (at Oakwood Cemetery (Austin, Texas))

A packed house for the @artofmourning talk yesterday at @oakwoodcemetery. You should have been there! If you hurry, you can see some clips in my stories from the event. Thank you, Sir Hayden for a fantastic day! And just like that, off to NYC he goes. #MourningMonday (at Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7jKTbkpaaY/?igshid=qqbx0e3kowbo

Cohoes Falls from Oakwood Cemetery! #thebeerwanderer #cohoesfalls #oakwoodcemetery #coronavirus (at Troy, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-SbsDNJYBB/?igshid=5pbyitp5eni2

So I’m one of those weird people who LOVES cemeteries. Not sure why, but I find them beautiful and calming. @oakwoodcemetery is one of my favorites..the rolling hills, history and gorgeous headstones. This is the first time I’ve seen these lions and thought they were amazing. If you haven’t done one of their tours, do yourself a favor and book one, you will not be disappointed. Photo credit: @shoemadam / on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/BnUA2jRHC6Z/

#tombstonetuesday The grave of Worth Bagley (April 6, 1874 - May 11, 1898 at @oakwoodcemetery in Raleigh, #NorthCarolina. According a plaque on the opposite side, Bagley was, "The first American officer and only line officer of the Navy who fell in the Spanish-American War. Killed on board the US torpedo boat Winslow during the bombardment at Cardenas, Cuba, May 11, 1898." #nchistory #nc #SpreadTheHistory #cemetery #cemetery_shots #aj_graveyards #rememberme #grave #graveyard #graveyard_dead #blog #blogger #travelblog #travelblogger #memorial #mementomori #historygirl #history #exploreca #igersnc #taphophile #taphophiles_only #raleigh #raleighnc #oakwoodcemetery #visitRaleigh #cemeteriesofinstagram (at Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh)

Statues were still in amazing condition #cemetaryphotography #oakwoodcemetery #syracuse (at Syracuse, New York) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWBMq5JbbZ/?igshid=1rgrnq0waxcyo

So much for happy endings... . . A cemetery, a dark car, and a Moon Pie... Hope is back. Releases 6/27! @theoriginalmoonpie @oakwoodcemetery . . Photo: @assortedpoppiesphoto #whenshewasgood

The early bird #catchestheworm #brownthrasher #cemeterywalk #Oakwoodcemetery #atlanta #mewphotoaday

It’s not everyday that you get to meet those you admire in person. Especially in a cottage industry like antique/vintage/memorial/mourning jewelry. But today I had the chance to meet not just one but two such people (be sure to swipe left). Thank you so much for your excellent, fascinating talk @artofmourning! And it was superb to get to finally shake hands with you @copperelegy! And many thanks to @oakwoodcemetery and @gravegirl2011 for making it all happen. Today was one of the highlights of my year! ~WendyKate (at Historic Oakwood Cemetery - Raleigh) https://www.instagram.com/p/Br_XLkNB6Y5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=bhe50fxxmjef