The Davis family plot was purchased by my maternal great-great-grandfather, Daniel J. Davis on 28 July 1919 for $129. (430 sq ft @ .30 per sq ft). This information was on a plot card that the lovely lady in the cemetery office gave me a few years ago. I called the cemetery today because I was wondering how much a plot would cost nowadays. The woman I spoke to asked me if I knew what section my ancestors were buried in.
I guess the price depends on the location? Do you prefer a scenic view of the Hudson River or maybe a spot under a shade tree? Is the price even higher if it's a shade tree by the river? ?
I gave the office clerk the section and lot # for the Davis family plot and she looked up the current price. If I wanted to be a neighbor and purchase a spot by my great-great-grandfather, Daniel Davie I would pay $44. / sq ft and it doesn't even have a view or trees. I wonder how much they charge if I wanted to spend eternity by the water?
http://poughkeepsieruralcemetery.com/index.php
