Trenton, New Jersey: Poe-Inspired Tombstone
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Riverview Cemetery
- Address:
- Centre St., Trenton, NJ
- Directions:
- Riverview Cemetery. From downtown, drive west on Hwy 650/Lalor St. After you cross the train tracks and Hwy 129, makes the second left onto Centre St. Drive until the street ends at the cemetery. Continue into the cemetery. The road divides; bear left, then make the first right. You'll see the towering tombstone of General George McClellan on the left; the Poe grave is next to it.
- Hours:
- Gates open M-F 8-4:30 Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Admission:
- Free
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Poe-Inspired Tombstone
The grave of Edgar Allan Poe fan Dr. Truman F. Betts, who died in 1872. Carved into the shape of a small door with the word "Nevermore" inscribed across its top and "Lenore" on its nameplate.
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Alas, the inscription NEVERMORE is fading into oblivion. It's still a pretty cool headstone.
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