The Evergreens Cemetery, a historic cemetery in the rural style, was incorporated in 1849 and covers 225 acres in Brooklyn, NY. Over 526,000 people, including notable figures like tap legend Bill "Bojangles" Robinson and jazz musician Lester Young, are buried here.
Visitors can explore the landscape designed by Andrew Jackson Downing and view a variety of architectural styles in the mausoleums and grave markers. The cemetery, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, offers various burial options including family lots, single graves, and community mausoleums.
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