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Oyster Bay, New York: Graves of Teddy and First Lady Edith Roosevelt

Teddy is buried only a mile and a half down the road from where he died at home in 1919. First Lady Edith Roosevelt died there as well, 29 years later, and joined her husband under the same tombstone.

Youngs Memorial Cemetery

Address:
134 Cove Rd, Oyster Bay, NY
Hours:
Gated after dark. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
516-922-4788
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Grave of Theodore Roosevelt and his wife Edith Kermit.

Teddy Roosevelt's Grave

The grave of President Theodore Roosevelt is at Youngs Memorial Cemetery. There are 26 steps to reach his grave, symbolic of the 26th President.

[Pete Roseti, 11/14/2021]
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