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Mount Albion Cemetery

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Mount Albion Cemetery on Route 31 in Albion is one of the most notable historic sites in Orleans County, recognized for its impressive architecture and rich history. The main entrance features an archway completed in 1880, crafted from Medina sandstone, a material used in many of the cemetery’s structures. The chapel, built in 1875, is another striking sandstone building within the grounds.

The cemetery holds about 20,000 graves and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, the first site in Orleans County to receive this designation.

One of the cemetery’s most significant features is the Civil War Memorial, a 58-foot-high tower dedicated to nearly 500 Orleans County soldiers who died during the war. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument, standing 68 feet tall, was dedicated on July 4, 1876, the centennial of the United States. Inside the tower, marble slabs bear the names of the 463 county residents who lost their lives in the conflict—a staggering loss given the county’s population of just under 29,000 in 1860.

The monument stands as a solemn tribute to the community’s sacrifice and grief. Climbing the tower’s 84 steps can be challenging, as many are steep and confined. The structure is also honored in the Medina Sandstone Hall of Fame.

Mount Albion Cemetery remains a meaningful historic site that reflects both the architectural heritage and the enduring legacy of Orleans County’s past.

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Mount Albion Cemetery

Rte 31E, Albion, NY 14411

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Mount Albion Cemetery
Rte 31E
Albion, NY 14411

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