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Tomb of Alexander Hamilton, Trinity Church Cemetery

Nathan Stringer · 2 April 2009

A photograph of Alexander Hamilton's grave monument in the cemetery of Trinity Church, New York City.

This is a photograph of Hamilton's actual burial monument, marking his death and lasting memory in New York City.

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White marble tomb monument of Alexander Hamilton in Trinity Church cemetery. A tall tapered obelisk rises from a stepped base, flanked by four urn-shaped finials. The front panel bears a carved inscription honoring Hamilton, who died July 12, 1804, aged 47. A green awning and city buildings stand behind it.
Nathan Stringer, Tomb of Alexander Hamilton, Trinity Church cemetery, New York City, 2 April 2009.

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What it is

This photograph, taken in 2009 by Nathan Stringer, shows the tomb of Alexander Hamilton in the cemetery of Trinity Church in Manhattan. The monument is a white marble, stepped obelisk with urn-shaped finials, and its front panel carries an inscription noting that Hamilton died on July 12, 1804, at age 47.

Why it matters

Hamilton died in 1804 after his famous duel, and this tomb has stood as a public memorial to him ever since in the heart of New York City. A modern photograph like this shows how historical figures continue to be remembered and visited long after their death, and how their burial sites become part of a city's landscape.

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  • Why might Hamilton have been buried in such a prominent, central location in New York City?
  • What does the design of the monument—its size, materials, and inscription—tell us about how he was remembered?
  • How does visiting or photographing a grave differ from studying a letter or document written by the same person?

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