Fort Hill Cemetery is considered one of the best fortified villages of the early Cayuga Indians.
In the 16th century, the local Indians used this area as a mountain fort. It is believed by local historians that this Fort was built as a fort during many wars between raging Indiansopened in the cemetery, and in 1998 the Oak View section opened more space for burials. Fort Hill now has 83 acres of land, and is one of the most prominent historical attractions of the Auburn area.
Here, you can visit (but not limited to) the tombs and stones of many famous historical figures.
Theodore Case (1888-1944) created the first commercially effective sound motion pictures.
Harriet Tubman (1820-1913 Leader of the Underground Railroad.
William H. Seward (1801-1872 Secretary of State for President Lincoln< /a>, acquired Alaska.
While the notable historical figures found in the Fort Hill Cemetery draw the attention of many passing tourists, locals enjoy the natural beauty of this natural preserve. land Although it is a cemetery, it is a wonderful place to go for hikes, take pictures, and even bring a picnic.
In October they attend the Moonlit Tour of Fort Hill, led by local celebrity Lydia Rosell. Lydia also published a book , titled “Images of America: Auburn’s Fort Hill Cemetery.
Fort Hill Cemetery is also where you will find the huge flocks of crows that have become very common in Auburn in recent years (another
