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The rural cemetery movement sought to create serene and picturesque burial places in rural settings, incorporating natural landscapes and architectural elements. These cemeteries were designed as park-like spaces, with winding paths, landscaped gardens, and grand monuments. They served not only as burial grounds but also as public spaces for contemplation, recreation, and commemoration. The rural cemetery movement emphasized the importance of connecting with nature, reflecting on mortality, and honoring the deceased in a peaceful and aesthetically pleasing environment. The future of Woodland Cemetery depends on a return to the original intent for these grounds.
Woodland Cemetery traces its beginnings back to 1813, when General Leavenworth purchased a square rod of land from George Fisher, about a 1/4 miles away (at Court St and High St) from the present day site, for the purpose of burying his wife. Others were invited to use grounds for burials. The graveyard was deeded to the Village Trustees in 1830 (in part) by Erastus Root and the remainder in 1849 by G.H. Edgerton.
By 1849, the town of Delhi grew so rapidly, that it needed a more fitting cemetery. In June of that year, the town organized the Woodland Cemetery Association, and purchased the present day location at Whig Rd and Orchard St.
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Delaware County, New York Genealogy & History Society
This cemetery is located on 2 Orchard Street, Delhi, Delaware County, New York.