Oakwood Cemetery (Troy, New York)
Oakwood Cemetery is a nonsectarian rural cemetery in northeastern Troy, New York, United States. It operates under the direction of the Troy Cemetery Association, a non-profit board of directors that deals strictly with the operation of the cemetery. It was established in 1848 in response to the growing rural cemetery movement in New England and went into service in 1850. The cemetery was designed by architect John C. Sidney and underwent its greatest development in the late 19th century under superintendent John Boetcher, who incorporated rare foliage and a clear landscape design strategy. Oakwood was the fourth rural cemetery opened in New York and its governing body was the first rural cemetery association created in the state.
Section G-4 of Oakwood Cemetery, overlooking Sections G-3 and H-1
Gardner Earl Memorial Chapel and Crematorium; Dark stone-faced building with tall bell tower at left. Arches connect to the main receiving rooms and chapel; roof is a slate blue color
The Giles Memorial, like many at Oakwood, incorporates benches for visitors.
Major General Thomas Memorial, by Launitz
Samuel Wilson was an American meat packer who lived in Troy, New York, whose name is purportedly the source of the personification of the United States known as "Uncle Sam".
Wilson c. 1850s.
Wilson's grave in Troy, New York
Uncle Sam Memorial Statue, Arlington, Massachusetts
Uncle Sam statue detail