Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls, New York was founded in 1852 after land was donated by Lavinia Porter. It covers over 18 acres (1 km2) and over 19,000 are buried there. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.
Oakwood Cemetery in Winter
Annie Edson Taylor's grave
Peter Buell Porter
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Peter Buell Porter was an American lawyer, soldier and politician who served as United States Secretary of War from 1828 to 1829.
A paddle-steamer named the General Porter was launched in 1834.
Peter Buell Porter during the War of 1812, circa 1864