Reviews for Mount Olivet Cemetery

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May 2024
Mount Olivet Cemetery is a cemetery on a hill with views. Walk to the top and spin around. You'll see the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument in one direction and Ivy City and the Basilica in another. It's breathtaking.

Beyond the views there's much to see and experience at this historic cemetery. First of all, it's the oldest Catholic cemetery in the city. Secondly, it's the final resting place of people who served in politics, but also assassins and spies. Randomly, the first person to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge is buried here too.

After you pay your respects, walk to either Mother Rucker's for subs or over to Ivy City for the breweries and distilleries.
Jun 2021
Mount Olivet Cemetery is a cemetery on a hill with views. Walk to the top and spin around. You'll see the U.S. Capitol and Washington Monument in one direction and Ivy City and the Basilica in another. It's breathtaking. Beyond the views there's much to see and experience at this historic cemetery. First of all, it's the oldest Catholic cemetery in the city. Secondly, it's the final resting place of people who served in politics, but also assassins and spies. Randomly, the first person to jump off the Brooklyn Bridge is buried here too. After you pay your respects, walk to either Mother Rucker's for subs or over to Ivy City for the breweries and distilleries.
Oct 2019
Lovely well kept place! I often visit to place Flowers on my Dad, Grandparents/Great Grandparents and Cousins grave site. Mount Olivet Cemetery has been a part of my family for many many years!