Greenwood Union Cemetery
Greenwood Union Cemetery is a cemetery in Rye, United States. It was established in 1837. Wikidata records 18 notable interments here, including Elia Kazan, Eddie Eagan, Marta Eggerth.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Rye, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40.97890, -73.70250 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1837 |
| Era | 1800s |
| Website | www.greenwoodunion.org |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Sunday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
18 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Greenwood Union Cemetery's 18 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include film actor (17%), stage actor (17%), politician (11%).
- Elia Kazan (1909–2003), producer, film screenwriter, film actor
- Eddie Eagan (1897–1967), bobsledder, boxer, athlete
- Marta Eggerth (1912–2013), film actor, stage actor, opera singer
- Charles Bacon (1885–1968), athletics competitor
- Schuyler Wheeler (1860–1923), inventor, physicist
- Jean Kerr (1922–2003), playwright, writer
- Jonathan Mayhew Wainwright (1864–1945), politician, lawyer
- Patricia Marand (1934–2008), film actor, stage actor
- Virginia Harned (1868–1946), stage actor, actor
- Charles Frederick Lindauer (1836–1921), criminal
- Marquis James (1891–1955), biographer, historian
- John Motley Morehead III (1870–1965), diplomat, entrepreneur
- Marvin Pierce (1893–1969), American football player, politician
- William Henry Parsons (1859–1935)
- Bill Bergesch (1921–2011), sports executive
- Ernest Walker Simons (1848–1917), businessperson
- Kate Cameron Simmons (1880–1978), artist
- James Sears McCulloh (1868–1957)
Common questions
Where is Greenwood Union Cemetery?
Greenwood Union Cemetery is in Rye, United States, at coordinates 40.9789, -73.7025.
When was Greenwood Union Cemetery established?
Greenwood Union Cemetery was established in 1837, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Greenwood Union Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 18 notable interments at Greenwood Union Cemetery, including Elia Kazan, Eddie Eagan, Marta Eggerth, Charles Bacon, Schuyler Wheeler.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q5605098 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- Notable intermentInterment
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BibTeX
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title = {Greenwood Union Cemetery, Rye, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/greenwood-union-cemetery/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q5605098}
}