Beneath the quiet solemnity of Arlington Memorial Park, stories whisper from the stones. Arlington Memorial Park isn’t just a cemetery. It’s a tapestry woven with the threads of Kearny’s history. Located on Schuyler Avenue, Arlington Memorial Park holds the memories of generations. The land, once owned by Julius Pratt, transformed into this “attractive and picturesque” final resting place. Within Arlington Memorial Park’s gates lie thousands of souls. Early Hudson County settlers rest here, some moved from the Old Bergen Church graveyard. Many Scots immigrants who made Kearny their home found their final peace in Arlington Memorial Park. More than 500 Civil War veterans slumber beneath these grounds. Among them are Drummer Boy Willie McGee and Medal of Honor recipient James McIntosh. Their bravery echoes in the quiet rustle of the leaves. Arlington Memorial Park is more than a collection of graves. It’s a living testament to the lives lived and lost, shaping Kearny’s identity.
Gould Family Mausoleum
Ever heard of a “Robber Baron?” Here at Woodlawn Cemetery stands the Gould Family Mausoleum. It is a testament to