Why Does This U.S. President Have The Least Visited Gravesite?
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Of all the U.S. Presidents, Martin Van Buren, the eighth President, reportedly has the least visited gravesite. On the other hand, Presidents like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln have the most visited gravesites.
Van Buren is buried at Kinderhook Reformed Church Cemetery in Kinderhook, New York.
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I visited Martin Van Buren's grave on a very hot, humid August day. That morning, I visited Chester Arthur's in Albany, New York, and after I left Kinderhook, I made my way to Hyde Park to see Franklin Roosevelt's final resting spot.
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Nice that you were able to visit all three of their graves too Joseph!
@@TheGraveyardChannel- the Reform church is a Dutch church. My Grandparents on my mom’s side were Dutch and they went to that church .
My family is from the Hudson Valley. My great-grandparents were born in Hyde Park. The Roosevelt Home and Library is my mom's favorite place on earth. I know it like the back of my hand. It's a favorite place to go and sit by the river and recharge. My favorite place on the property is the downstairs Library. Can feel how much FDR loved that room. You can feel all those generations of children who grew up there.
That is wonderful!
He is also one that people say they tend to forget most often when trying to name the presidents...interesting as always...I miss the many graveyard visits!
Yes he is often forgotten by most people however people who are into presidents can tell you this guy is more important than you think
_Goes to least visited gravesite._
_Has to wait for another visitor to leave._ 😆
The most popular least visited presidential gravesite? 🤔
Lol when I said that, I realized it was pretty ironic! 😆
More people go to Chester Arthur’s? That’s astounding.
Martin Van Buren’s grave was a sad but quaint sight to see when I visited it in 2010. We came out too late to visit his house just down the road, but of course, we were the only ones who were at his grave that day.
Why was it sad?
Hi Joe, I wasn’t able to visit his house either, but I bet Kurt Deion did! 😊👍
Thank you so much for plugging my book, Steve! And wow, my 4 times at Van Buren’s grave (2004, 2009, 2014, and 2016) I did not see another visitor. And you saw one in a single visit.
Hi Kurt, I had no idea you were there four times. Sounds like there must be a story attached to those visits. It was kind of ironic that I had to wait for someone to finish visiting his gravesite before I could visit. A few viewers pointed that out in the comments lol! 😆 I hope some of my viewers are buying and reading your awesome book. 😊👍
I've been watching you since I believe 60k subscribers, before your mother passed. You make great content, and in my opinion, you are rather underrated. I am surprised you don't put more pictures on Find A Grave.
Thanks so much. I wish I had more time to do that, but I barely have enough time to film and edit and share these videos on RUclips. 😊👍
Enjoyed again, Steve, you collected alot of content on your road trip back East😊
I sure did John. Quite a few still yet to come.
Cool Steve. Pretty Country 🌲🌳Thank you for the road trip to the past .🎚🪦💨💨💨
I visited the gravesite of President Van Buren in 2018. When I arrived it was so eerie. I never saw one car or one person moving in the whole town. It was like the Twlight Zone. But, it was significant because his grave visit completed my journey of visiting every presidential gravesite.
Loved your video!
Thanks for sharing his grave
I'm glad u pointed out that he was the 1st President born in the U.S. not many people know that. I remember that because i did a book report on Martin
Hi Steve from the UK. Another great, respectful video. I have to admit, I've never heard of him before watching your video. Am very interested and am going to do some online searching to learn more. Thanks again and keep up the good work 👍. Andy from Southampton UK.
Thank you so much Andy! 👍
The English actor, Nigel Hawthorne did a remarkable portrayal of President Martin Van Buren in the the movie, "Amistad". With Matthew McConaughey and Morgan Freeman. Great historical movie.
I loved this video, Steve, thank you!
Thank you, Tommy . Glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoy your page. I just watched the VAN Buren film. I also immediately went to Amazon and bought the Kindle version of the book. I have only read the first few pages but will go back to it after I have finished a book that I gave to check out first. Thank you for your page.
Thanks, Carole!
I remember President Van Buren because growing up in Chicago there is a street named after him
Chicago’s Van Buren street was named after Dick Van Buren from Green Bay Wisconsin.
@@James-hd4ms oh bahhh , why ruin somebodies belief in a legend There is a Town of Van Buren in NY near Syracuse not sure if it's named after him......
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Yeah, wouldn't want to tell someone they're wrong. Because feelings don't care about facts.
Psssh.
Wow! Typical Northeast, cloudy, dark, and cold. Thanks so much for the video, Steve. I watch all of your videos I can find. Thank you once again.
Thanks Lou 😊👍
Thank you for providing some presidential history on President VanBuren. Enjoy the history you give behind burial sites you visit. Peace be with all the families of loss loved ones.
Steveeeee…..great to see you again…..we love ya.
Thank you so much! 😊👍
@@TheGraveyardChannel I’m Annie from New Brunswick Canada…where Donald Sutherland grew and raised.
THANKS STEVE ,
ENJOYING THIS VLOG AS USUAL.
SEE YOU NEXT TIME.💖
K,💜
Thanks, Karen!
Thanks for reminding us of our past presidents. It's interesting how different each president has been laid to rest and remembered (or not).
It sure is 👍
Thank you for sharing very interesting.
Interesting video Steve. Things I did not know.
Interesting video, thanks Steve! 😊
Hi Steve nice to see you, hope u are fine 🤗👍
Always a pleasure to watch your videos, Steve.
Thank you, Mr. Butch!
I'm a recent subscriber, and I find your videos entertaining and educational.
Thank you so much Mrgop!
I love your dedication to finding the Presidents. I've been to 10 only. I Envie you for getting all of them!
Hi Mike, 10 is a lot more than most have ever visited. Hopefully you will get to all of the others over time. 👍
Thanks for the tour, I will be visiting next week.
That's neat Steve I didn't know that about Martin van Buren.. today is my birthday 🎂 🥳 today Steve..very good vlog.
Have a blessed day!
Happy Birthday 🎂
@@lisablake5328 thanks so much Lisa
Happy birthday David! 🎂😊👍
Hi Steve...Peter Bain was an early successful merchant. I'll see if I can find more info in some old newspapers.😊
Decades ago, Marshall Hall Amusement Park was right across the river from Mount Vernon. I used to ride the Wilson Line down the river where they would first stop at the dock at Mount Vernon and then cross the river to Marshall Hall.
Wow, how fun. I had no idea. Thank you for sharing this with us Pat. 👍
My 2nd Great Grandfather’s name was Martin Van Buren Estes and was named after President Martin Van Buren. When the Civil War broke out my 2nd Great Grandfather was very young and fought in the Army of Northern Virginia as a member of 44th Georgia, as that is where he was from. (he was originally in the 2nd Georgia but transferred to the 44th I assume to be with his older brother). I should probably read a book on President Martin Van Buren to get perspective on his life and why my 3rd Great Grandparents named their son after our 8th President. Great video!
That’s a very interesting connection. Thank you for sharing that with us.
Your comment about living next to a cemetary reminded me of something my mother used to say. "The dead don't hurt you, that's only the living. They kept to themselves, they don,t get the police called on them for their parties, and they usually have nice lawns.
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Calvin Coolidge does have a simple grave but the entire village of Plymouth Notch is preserved as a museum just a short distance from his grave. In fact, his son could be seen daily at the cheese factory in the village through the 90s. While Presidential libraries didn't come into vogue until Franklin Roosevelt, this one goes a bit further than many of the Presidential libraries in showing what life was like when Coolidge took the oath of office in his father's front room. While in Kinderhook, I hope you visited Martin Van Buren's home. It's beautifully preserved and fascinating to see.
Unfortunately, I didn’t have time. I was there very very early in the morning on my visit and everything was closed. I wish now that I have spent the day. ☹️
Rutherford B. Hayes is also a “forgotten” president.
Well, the big difference is that he’s buried in a large city on the property of his historic home and has a very large and well visited presidential library. But I know what you mean in a way all of the older presidents are forgotten, but some are more visited than others. 👍
To those who know history, he's anything but forgotten. He is the President who turned his back on African Americans and gave a nod of approval to the south to begin its 100 year reign of terror against them.
I love Hayes' home and library!!!!!
Really Rutherfraud? I wonder why?
Hayes was one of our greatest presidents.
1:31 I'm frankly amazed that the historical marker has "Governor" misspelled.
9:53 It's shown more clearly here, and how ironic is it that this sign came from the NY State Education Department?
Lol
I lived in town that had the association with President Polk, they cared more about the annual Mule Day Parade then the President that lived there?...lol
When I first seen the title, I guessed Coolidge because it’s so far out of the way. Great visit.. Thanks Steve
Hi Chris, if I remember right, you went to Coolidge’s graveside too!
Wow. I’m glad you shared this with us, Steve. 💁🏻♀️
Love the history, thanks for sharing this story! ❤🇺🇸✌🏼
Glad you enjoyed it Linda!
This is my first time on your channel and I have subscribed. You give good information and are respectful.
Steve, you can use a flashlight to read some of the stones that are hard to read.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Love your channel. I especially love this series on the presidents
Thanks, Valerie!
Thank you Steve for sharing the memories with us.
Thank you for Syreeta!
I'd love to live by a cemetery. To me they are peaceful places as well as historical and the names and epitaphs can be most interesting as well. You are always respectful and informative as well. I'm waving back, Steve!!!
I’ve been there as well. It really is off the beaten trail. Thanks for the post Steve. Always nice to hear your insight.
That’s fun to know that you have been there too K! 😊👍
Thank you for this visit. I appreciate it.
Hey Steve, long time no see. I don't know if it's because of RUclips algorithm or you haven't been doing much. But anyhoo, I just visited General James Longstreet grave here in Gainesville, GA. A lot of old markers that are hard to read. Including some revolutionary war ones. If you can make it here, it would be cool. Not sure if you ever did. Cheers 🍻
Hi John, I loved my visit to Georgia cemeteries. Since I started my channel 7 years ago, I’ve posted at least one video every single day. Sorry you’ve missed them. Thanks for watching and sharing again. 👍
Those old overgrown roadways in the cemetery were probably never meant for cars since that cemetery is so old. Interesting video Steve. Thanks!
I’m sure you are right Kerry. Oh, that occurred to me after I filmed this.
The unused trail is for horse and buggy
Glad to see you back l haven't seen anything from your channel in awhile, oh l guess l need to hit the bell
I have not visited the Van Buren grave site but I have been to the grave sites of the following presidents: Washington, Jefferson, Adams, Adams, WH Harrison, Lincoln, Hayes, Garfield, McKinley, Taft, Wilson, Coolidge, FDRoosevelt, Truman, and Kennedy. On a trip to eastern Iowa about ten years ago I was all pumped to visit the grave of Herbert Hoover only to learn of its closure because of another government shut down. And FYI the "parking lot" at the grave of William Henry Harrison has room for only four cars. Thanks for this informative video!!!
Hi Mike, I agree with you. It’s not always easy to visit President of gravesites. I have visited them all but I have a dozen of them were closed on the days I arrived so I had to wait around to come back days later. Hopefully you will get to the rest of them at some point. 👍
Excellent Steve. Thank you for sharing this visit, of still an historical figure yet the same. I especially, liked the facts you read about him. Safe travels, Friend.
Another Great Video Steve. Looking forward to the next one. God Bless and take care.
Thank you Shannon and the same to you!
Nice visit. 👋 to you and Jim
Thank you so much for the wonderful videos. 😊
Glad you like them Dodi!
Thanks for this. He was for the most part viewed as a Mediocre president but that said he deserves respect for taking the hardest job on the planet. He deserves our respect, so THANKS!
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Thank you for another great video Steve 😊
Thank your Dragon!
Thank you
So interesting. Thank you, Steve!❤
Glad you enjoyed it Palma!
Very nice cemetery, thank you Steve for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
@@TheGraveyardChannel yes very much 🙂
Nice to see you in New York again! Love your channel. I always look forward to your new content ❤.
Thank you, Anthony 👍
Mt Vernon is my old stomping grounds. And yes the whole thing is spectacular and informative to us history nerds. And the cemetery you're at does look small and out there.
Thanks Steve...very interesting
He said it's the least visited...yet when he got there there was a visitor requiring him to wait his turn.
I grew up near Albany NY on a deadend street right next to a cemetery. Loved it !!
Great job Steve ❤❤❤😮😮😮😊😊😊
Thanks Wanda!
I'm glad you're back to showing these, Steve.
You stopped doing your tribute to who died each month; as you said you were going to.
And I guess the algorithm decided I wasn't interested anymore 😕 Drat! Who else was gonna tell me Shecky Green died? 🤷♀️
Hi Marlene, the good news is for you that there are lots and lots of other RUclipsrs doing monthly celebrity death in Memorial videos. My viewer seem to like those much better, which is why I stop doing them. Thanks.
Interesting video. Thank you.
Thanks Steve for this video.
RIP Mr. Prisdent
Love all your videos Steve , I’m from Scotland and didn’t know anything about this president, thank you for the mini history lesson , much appreciated 😊
Glad you enjoyed it Sonya!
Hello Steve! Several very interesting facts on this President that I didn't know. It is a lot quieter when you have a cemetery as a neighbor. I live right next to a cemetery currently and also lived right across the street from one years ago. Unfortunately, I was reading Stephen King's "Pet Cemetery" on Halloween one year and came across the name of the cemetery - it was the same as the one across the street. Nope, too much for me. I had to move...LOL. Thank you for this video and have a great day Steve. Blessings - Judith 🎤🎭
Lol, I agree that might be a little bit too much! 😳
Nice video
To me thats a large cemetery in my area
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The Graveyard Channel Keep Up Excellent Work Enjoy Watching You Videos Everyday Have A Blessed Day
Thanks R!
I wish the cemetery was better kept. Those who have passed deserve better.
Van Buren has a well kept grave. Thank you Steve. I appreciated this upload. Hope you are doing well. 🕊️❤️🙏
Thanks Leesa!
Hi Steve. I live in Columbia County, NY where Martin Van Buren is from and live about a half an hours drive from Kinderhook and I graduated from U-Albany with a degree in history. I think one of the reasons why Van Buren's grave isn't frequently visited is not only the remoteness of where Kinderhook is located but Van Buren didn't do anything significant during his one time as President that would have made him stand out in the history books. Also, the Panic of 1837 occurred during his presidency which caused him to only have one term because many people blamed him for the economic panic. One last thing; don't depend on GPS or Google maps to get you where you need to go. Go to a visitor's center instead.
Thanks for sharing George!
Hello Steve, lm fairly new to your channel, and always look forward to your videos which are well researched and narrated.. Thanks for sharing a UK fan 🇬🇧👏.........
It is pathetic with all the money they waste they can't have some sort of Presidential Historical Society that would promote and take care of these grave sites, no matter how much they were hated they were still public servants? Thank you for bringing this too our attention.
At 9:15 you mention what you thought was a road. It is actually a maintained pathway for use of cemetery equipment for digging graves and moving the cement boxes that will house the actual coffins. Depending on what organization maintains the property and the budget they have for caring for said property, headstones may or may not be cleaned. Thanks for your interesting video.
I did a book report on him in 8th grade. It was 1978. I learned more about him from you then I ever did in the ancient junior high school library. Last month I cleaned out my late mother's stuff and SURE enough that book report was in it. Even the 3x5 poster board that I paid 50 cents to my buddy to draw him. Guess what. The drawing of MVB looked nothing like the better photos you can access now. My buddy copies the drawing out of the old encyclopedia. I felt bad recycling it. I was fun to look back into the past.
Thanks for sharing this fun, personal memory with us Bill! 😊👍
Very good work. Greeting from Argentina
Kinderhook is obscure, as was Van Buren's presidency. I live about 15 miles south of Calvin Coolidge, and about 15 miles west of actor Charles Bronson.
Interesting video as always. So sad that the cemetery is in bad need of repair. 👩
I didn’t even notice that.
When I looked at the headstones there were some I thought could use a good cleaning. It is possible to do that. It might help improve the look of them.
@@reneerednour3951 oh, I agree! 👍
We have a very old cemetery in our town (no new graves there) with a road running through it. the road was built in the 1940's and they had to move some of the graves to make way for the road.
Sadly, when the last children of a faithful departed person have themselves died, there is often nobody left to visit the gravesite. The cemetery workers have all they can do just to mow the grass, trim around the monuments, and attend to funerals of the recently departed. As a result, the elements take over, obscuring grave markers. In the case of fallen monuments, they are often constructed too vertically, with an insufficiently large base. Time might eat away at whatever base had been laid, making these vertical monuments subject to toppling. I used to work as a seasonal groundskeeper at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, west of Chicago. Dedicated in 1900, Mt. Carmel is one of the oldest cemeteries in the Archdiocese of Chicago. The permanent field staff is kept busy, resetting fallen monuments. I could only imagine what the situation is like in an even older cemetery such as the one where President Martin Van Buren and his family are laid to rest.
That makes a lot of sense Joseph. Thank you for sharing this with us. 👍
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Rest in peace President Van Buren. You will not be forgotten.
Good job as usual, Steve. In a roundabout way, I think you answered your own questions about why this might be the least visited of all presidential graves: It's in an out-of-the-way location; parking is a chore; and he was a one-term president from nearly two centuries ago who didn't do anything particularly noteworthy during his time in office.
Exactly Lava, with the one exception that he almost single-handedly started the democratic party. So I’m surprise that he’s not remembered for that at least. 👍
Herbert Hoover must be the most visited. He's buried right beside Interstate 80 in West Branch, Iowa. Thousands of cars pass his gravesite every day.
Van Buren was President when Iowa became a territory. Van Buren County in SE Iowa was named for him and the Villages of Van Buren are a top tourist attraction.
A friend of mine bought a house built in the late 1980's with a small family graveyard next door. There had been an original house across the road (which used not to exist) from her dating to the 1790's from where her home was built. It had been torn down in the 1970's after it had become very dilapidated and condemned by the county after the elderly occupant died. Next to her right by the road is the family graveyard of the original property owners of her 2-acre plot of land and several of her neighbors all of which have larger lots like her so they must have had 50 acres or more at one time. The graveyard is fenced in, and the descendants still come and take good care of it. She is not normally bothered by it, but she has had to call the police on trespassers a time or 2. Idiot kids holding a seances there.
Thanks for sharing that with us PG! That’s so different than here in California. People are not allowed to be buried in their yards here.
enjoyed this video
I have been on the find a grave website,found family members of mine on there.One is my grandfather I never got to meet
I've been to visit President Van Buren's grave and toured his home. Van Buren is a distant cousin on my mother's side, and I've got a lot of relatives buried in the area. Many of these early settlers were Dutch, and they made many contributions to our society. True, Van Buren wasn't one of our more illustrious presidents, but he still has the title and deserves respect.
I lived across the street from a cemetery and my mom still does. They used to let us play hide and seek in there as long as we didn’t damage anything and we didn’t lol
On his Birthday, there is a big grave site ceremony. If you are also interested that Jesse "Ichabod Crane" Merwin is also buried on the same cemetery. Plus Samuel Tilden, the almost President who lost of Hayes in buried in New Lebanon, NY
That’s awesome. Thank you for sharing this with us Bill!
Kinderhook, NY is on US Route 9, approximately 50 miles north of Hyde Park, NY which is also on Route 9. Hyde Park (Springwood) is where FDR is buried.