Season 3, Episode 21-Chester Alan Arthur’s Tomb

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Season 3, Episode 21: Chester Alan Arthur’s Tomb

An elaborate sarcophagus for an elaborate President, travel to Albany and the gravesite of Chester Alan Arthur, 21st President of the United States. The second-shortest post-Presidency, learn about his failing health, his abrupt death, burial, and the gravesite!

Be sure to listen to Chester Arthur’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 1, “Chester Arthur and Fairfield” on his birthplace!

Also, be sure to listen to Chester Arthur’s “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “Chester Arthur and Manhattan” on his homes!

Chester Alan Arthur’s Grave from “Uncovering New York.”

Albany Rural Cemetery’s official site.

Albany Rural Cemetery Explorer from University at Albany.

From My June 2019 Visit!

Chester Arthur’s gravesite
The plaque at the bottom
Gravesite of Ellen Arthur
Chester Arthur’s gravesite

From My July 2022 Visit!

Chester Arthur’s gravesite
The Angel of Sorrow
At the base
Ellen Arthur’s marker
Chet Jr’s marker
Chester’s parents
Chester Arthur’s dramatic gravesite
The cemetery

From My July 2024 Visit!

Chester Arthur gravesite
Landscaping around the Tomb
Ellen Arthur’s tomb
Other side of Ellen’s tombstone
New wayside marker at site
Close up of wayside marker
Chester Arthur’s gravesite

Postcards of Chester Arthur’s Tomb

Chester Arthur in Madison Square Garden
Chester Arthur in Rapid City
Chester Arthur in the US Senate
The site of Arthur’s inauguration and death, on Lexington Avenue

Chester Arthur Gravesite: Albany Rural Cemetery, 68 Cemetery Avenue, Albany, New York.

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Recommended Reading for Chester Arthur

Thomas Reeves, Gentleman Boss: The Life of Chester Alan Arthur.
Scott Greenberger, The Unexpected President: The Life and Times of Chester A Arthur.
John Pafford, Chester Alan Arthur: The Accidental President.
Zachary Karabell, Chester Alan Arthur.

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