Season 3, Episode 10-John Tyler’s Tomb

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Season 3, Episode 10: John Tyler’s Tomb

Back to Hollywood in Richmond, one of two cemeteries with two Presidents, and the gravesite of John Tyler, 10th President of the United States (he’s also the only one who technically died in a different country). Learn about his turbulent post-Presidency, death, and burial, along with commemorations!

Be sure to listen to John Tyler’s Season 1 “Visiting the Presidents” Episode, “John Tyler and Greenway Plantation” for his birthplace!

Also, listen to John Tyler’s Season 2 “Visiting the PresidentsEpisode, “John Tyler and Sherwood Forest” for his home!

President John Tyler’s Monument from Hollywood Cemetery.

From My July 2015 Visit!

From My July 2021 Visit!

From My June 2022 Visit!

From My June 2023 Visit!

Historic Images of John Tyler’s Grave

Postcard of John Tyler’s new obelisk, with James Monroe behind
A Visitor to the two tombs
Between the two tombs
The original gravestone for John Tyler
The initial John Tyler marker before the obelisk was placed.

John Tyler’s Intended Burial Spot at Sherwood Forest

John Tyler Tomb: Hollywood Cemetery, 412 S Cherry Street, Richmond, Virginia.

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Recommended Reading for John Tyler

Christopher Leahy, President Without a Party: The Life of John Tyler.
Oliver Perry Chitwood, John Tyler: Champion of the Old South.
Robert Seager, And Tyler, Too: A Biography of John and Julia Tyler.
Edward Crapol, John Tyler: The Accidental President.
Gary May, John Tyler.

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