Thursday, July 24, 2014

Presidential Pathways: #8, Martin Van Buren

Born: Dec. 5, 1782, in Kinderhook, N.Y. (Visited: August 2008)
Died: July 24, 1862, in Kinderhook, N.Y.
Burial Place: Kinderhook Cemetery in Kinderhook, N.Y. (Visited: August 2008)

Birthplace

A state historical marker designates the location of the Van Buren house.

Burial Place


Two markers show the way to Van Buren's grave.

An obelisk marks Van Buren's grave, who is buried by his wife Hannah and their son Martin Jr.

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