Albany Rural Cemetery

GPS Coordinates: 42.703621, -73.723939
County: Albany
Record count: 98,136

Ownership: Albany Rural Cemetery Association

Directions: Technically located in Menands, the cemetery is best approached by taking Broadway St. (Highway 32) north from Albany. Just north of Menand Rd (Highway 378), turn left on Cemetery Rd.

Background: Albany Rural Cemetery was established as a result of a public reaction to overcrowded and deteriorating church burial grounds in the state's capital. The citizens sought a "rural cemetery" outside the city proper, which was incorporated on April 2, 1841. Albany Rural, true to its name, opened Oct. 7, 1844, and it remains one of the oldest examples of this style of picturesque cemeteries in the country. Originally 100 acres in size, the cemetery now stands at 467 acres. It is the last resting place for the 21st U.S. president, Chester Arthur, along with legions of national and state politicians.

Burial Records

• View All Transcriptions Combined, 98,136 records
  • Cemetery Sexton Records, compiled by Interment.net, June 19. 2016, (97,541 records)
  • Soldier's Lot, compiled by Interment.net, April 17, 2025, (149 records)
  • Veterans Burials, compiled by Interment.net, April 17, 2025, (446 records)

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