General Grant National Memorial

Overview

The General Grant National Memorial is the final resting place of President Ulysses S. Grant and his wife, Julia. The memorial is the largest mausoleum in North America and honors the man who credited with ending the bloodiest conflict in American history as Commanding General of the Union Army. After his Presidency, Grant settled in New York City and died of throat cancer on July 23, 1885. He was laid to rest in New York City on Aug. 8, 1885. More than a million people attended the parade and dedication ceremony of Grant’s Tomb on April 27, 1897.

Quick Facts

Status
Existing
Locality or neighborhood
New York
State or province
New York
Address
Riverside Drive and 122nd St., New York, NY 10027
Postal code
10027

Visitor Information

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