National Memorial · New York (state), United States
General Grant National Memorial
General Grant National Memorial is a national memorial in New York (state), United States, covering 0.8 acres (0.3 ha).
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Park facts
| Park type | National Memorial |
|---|---|
| Location | New York (state), United States |
| Area | 0.8 acres (0.3 ha) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About General Grant National Memorial
Grant's Tomb, officially the General Grant National Memorial, is the final resting place of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th president of the United States, and of his wife Julia. It is a classical domed mausoleum in the Morningside Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan in New York City, New York, U.S. The structure is in the median of Riverside Drive at 122nd Street, just east of Riverside Park. In addition to being a national memorial since 1958, Grant's Tomb is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and its facade and interior are New York City designated landmarks.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is General Grant National Memorial?
General Grant National Memorial is in New York (state), United States.
How big is General Grant National Memorial?
General Grant National Memorial covers 0.8 acres (0.3 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Grant_National_Memorial — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/gegr/ — Official park page.