Reviews for Allegheny Cemetery

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May 2024
The beauty of the grounds and wildlife make you forget your 15 minutes away from a bustling city. It's so calm and peaceful and you can tell they take great pride in our military members...it was emotional looking at all the markers for the unknown soldiers who passed. Love this place and I go to visit my grandparents, great, and great-great ones as often as I can when I return home to Pittsburgh.
Aug 2022
The Story of Allegheny CemeteryAs early as 1834 an attempt was made by Dr. J. Ramsey Speer, Stephen Colwell and John Chislett, Sr. to establish a rural cemetery. The three persons named were connected with the Third Presbyterian Church of Pittsburgh, of which Dr. D. H. Riddle was Pastor, and the congregation not having procured a burial ground, their attention was drawn to the subject and it was proposed to purchase a lot belonging to the heirs of Judge Roberts, situated on the south side of Wylie Street.The entire lot, containing eleven acres, was offered for Five Thousand Dollars on easy terms and was considered large enough for one congregation.In the meantime, the...read full review
Mar 2022
Perfect escape between two hip neighborhoods, either from them or the city overall. You'll be surrounded by death and the ultimate reminder that everyone will eventually return to the unknown. Great for dogs!

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Allegheny Cemetery, historically a rural burial ground, provides a beautiful, respectful resting place for the dead and serves the community as a living tribute to generations past. Our mission is to provide comfort to the families we serve by offering a peaceful environment, an elegant landscape, and a commitment to perpetually honor all of those entrusted to our care.

Hours

Monday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Friday: 8:30AM - 4:30PM
Saturday: 8:30AM - 4PM
Sunday: Closed