Declared “The Westminster Abbey of America” because of its distinguished interments, the Princeton Cemetery, reads like a “who’s who” of early American leaders.  Established in 1757 it has become the final resting place for individuals such as, Aaron Burr Jr., known best as the dueling Vice- President, adversary of Alexander Hamilton.  There is the 22nd and 24th President of US, Grover Cleveland, only president elected to non-consecutive terms.  Ret. Major General David Hunter may be lesser known but he presided over the trial of Lincoln’s assassins.  There are more recent graves too, such as pollster, George H. Gallup in 1984.  Revolutionary, Union, Confederate, soldiers of every rank, Doctors, Lawyers, native-Americans, members of the Continental Congress, musicians, writers, publishers, and the list goes on.  One of the most visited resting places is that of William H. Hahn Jr., because of one thing, his epitaph, “I told you I was sick”. 

Maps are available free of charge at the Greenview Avenue’s main gate.  On the map is marked some of the most notable graves and a short history of both the cemetery and its residents.

The town of Princeton is accessible by going west on NJ Rt.571 from US Rt.1.  The Princeton Cemetery stands at the intersection of Witherspoon Street, Wiggins Street and Greenview Avenue (on which is the main gate).

Other more "normal" tourist attractions at Princeton are its upscale shops and restaurants all of which are found (including the cemetery) within walking distance of Princeton University.  So why don't you "Stop and Smell the Burgers" in Princeton NJ.