Super cool spot. It was a cloudy and gloomy day when we walked by so it made this place feel eerie. The grounds and graves all looked well kept. read more

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Located in a former church, now an event space, the grave is front and center. It has a short time line of Poe's life and brief introduction about the famous author. It is easily accessible and near the University of Maryland campus. read more

Marble monument of Edgar Allan Poe [Baltimore MD] Located on the southeast corner of Fayette and Greene Streets inside the Westminster Hall and Burying Grounds is the Edgar Allan Poe Grave Site and Memorial. Street parking. Unfortunately at the time of our visit the gates to the Westminster Burial Ground were closed and locked but we were still able to see the headstone between the iron fence in the front corner of the cemetery. How sad that he died at a young age of only 40 years old. I didn't realize that our visit on MLK Day, 1/20, was just one day after his birthday ( Jan 19, 1809-- Oct 7, 1849). On the headstone the incorrect date of Poe's birth was engraved. He was born on January 19 not 20) Poe's full name is written in capital letters on the base. Review #3668 read more

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It's a cool, easy stop with free, easy access. There is the large, fancy grave site right up front, but I prefer the old grave site. Seems more appropriate for the dark and moody Poe. Just be careful as you twist around the uneven paths! People with mobility issues could struggle here. Not much around this area. If you want to really hoof it and get to know the neighborhood, it is about a mile from other sites I've reviewed (Walters museum, Peabody library, Washington monument). But the neighborhood isn't great. I'm no prude. I have a lot of street smarts and I am not naturally suspicious of people or situations. But Baltimore is wounded and a lot of buildings nearby are boarded up. I took a Lyft here. read more

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I had a brief stop over here before leaving to Greenland. I really enjoyed seeing Poe's memorial and grave site. read more

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Lots of history here and it's nice to see that it's open to the public and also being preserved as much as possible. A little eerie but also cool to be standing at a spot in history. read more

It's a quick walk through a cemetery in Baltimore. An interesting places to learn a little history in the middle of the day. It's not very big so don't plan a whole day for it. read more

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It seems weird to rate someone's grave. I've walked passed this cemetery many times without realizing its significance. And I figured it was a proper spooky-season activity, so we crossed another unique Baltimore attraction (again, this seems like a weird word to associate with a burial site) off our list today. The front of the cemetery is a wheelchair accessible, but I could not handle the drainage gully, or the step down, that leads to the back where Poe's grandfather is buried. There's another gate, that probably could have provided access, but it was closed. There's a guided tour coming up on Halloween. I think you get to go down into the catacombs, which could be cool, but I can't imagine that I could get my chair down there. Such is life. Poe's grave is right in the front of the cemetery, so if wandering around a graveyard isn't your cup of tea but you still wanna pay your respects, you only have to take five steps through the gate. Virginia, his cousin/wife is by his side, too. ANNABEL LEE - Edgar Allen Poe It was many and many a year ago, In a kingdom by the sea, That a maiden there lived whom you may know By the name of Annabel Lee; And this maiden she lived with no other thought Than to love and be loved by me. I was a child and she was a child, In this kingdom by the sea: But we loved with a love that was more than love-- I and my Annabel Lee; With a love that the winged seraphs of heaven Coveted her and me. And this was the reason that, long ago, In this kingdom by the sea, A wind blew out of a cloud, chilling My beautiful Annabel Lee; So that her highborn kinsman came And bore her away from me, To shut her up in a sepulchre In this kingdom by the sea. The angels, not half so happy in heaven, Went envying her and me-- Yes!--that was the reason (as all men know, In this kingdom by the sea) That the wind came out of the cloud by night, Chilling and killing my Annabel Lee. But our love it was stronger by far than the love Of those who were older than we-- Of many far wiser than we-- And neither the angels in heaven above, Nor the demons down under the sea, Can ever dissever my soul from the soul Of the beautiful Annabel Lee: For the moon never beams, without bringing me dreams Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And the stars never rise, but I feel the bright eyes Of the beautiful Annabel Lee; And so, all the night-tide, I lie down by the side Of my darling--my darling--my life and my bride, In her sepulchre there by the sea, In her tomb by the sounding sea. read more

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This is a really nice place ti visit it's amazing all of the graves that are here and how they are all located around the church. Lots to read. read more

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I visited here during the Edgar Allan Poe Festival weekend, but I was not here for the festival. His grave is located about a mile from his home. It is located at the Westminster Presbyterian Church's burying grounds. The graveyard dates back to 1787. In addition to Poe, this burial site is the final resting place of other prominent Baltimore residents. There is scare metered street parking available near the grave site and there are a few park garages within walking distance as well. Poe actually has two graves here. Poe was buried there in October 1849. His body was exhumed and moved to his current resting place. It is the first one that you see when you walk into the gate and is definitely the most prominent. The other blends into the graveyard and is a regular tombstone. Being that my visit occurred during the namesake's festival weekend, there were flowers placed on the grave and there was a lot of visitors coming through. I find it odd and a bit disrespectful that some of the graves appear to be under some stairs and has water hoses just thrown over then like it is a storage area. Poe is buried with his wife, Virginia Clemm Poe, and mother-in law, Maria Poe Clemm. The grave yard has informational placards placed around to help guide visitors through the cemetery and give them some context. This is on my list of things to do in Charm City. Definitely worth a visit for those history buffs. read more

I have always been a fan of Edgar Allan Poe and when I was in Baltimore, Maryland on business, I knew that I had to visit Edgar Allan Poe's grave. In his short forty years upon this planet, Edgar Allan Poe left a shadow within the literary world and within the hearts of generations upon generations of men, women and children. Poe wrote some true classics such as "The Tell-Tale Heart," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Fsll of the House of Usher," "The Cask of Amontillado" and though it is lesser known than many of his works, my favorite story of his will forever be "King Pest." Poe's passing was something out of one of his stories, on October 3, 1849, Poe was found delirious in the gutters of Baltimore, Maryland. He was found by a gentleman named Joseph W. Walker who described Poe as "in great distress, and...in need of immediate assistance." Poe was taken to Washington Medical College, where he would die on Sunday, October 7, 1849 at 5:00 in the morning. Poe was never coherent enough to explain his condition or why he was wearing clothes not his own. Standing before Poe's grave, you realize that you are standing before greatness. Poe was a man who achieved immortality through his work and this is a worthy trip to visit the final resting spot of a man from another time, but a man whose voice is still heard in the 21st century. read more

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This is definitely worth the visit. It's quick and free. I stopped by after I went to the EAP house/museum. There are two headstones: the original burial location and the current. One is as you first walk in and the other is more towards the back. There are some other notable people buried there as well and some information/reading along the way. A quick interesting stop! read more

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How often can you say you got to see a very famous person's grave in the middle of downtown? Well, you sure can with Edgar Allen Poe. I'm not sure on the history about how his final resting place is where it is, but it also sits in a small cemetery filled with other prominent people of his time, and is right next to a beautiful church. It's a super easy walk from the Lexington Market, and the gate is open for whomever wants to walk in. Around his grave you'll find some information about the span of his life. It almost felt like a mini-museum. His large headstone includes his face, and around on the sides has his wife and mother-in-law's names. Fun fact, apparently there was a 'Poe Toaster' that will wear dark clothing and come annually on his birthday (Jan 19) and lay out a bottle of cognac and three roses. They stopped coming around 2009 but according to the media, a new one was supposed to relive the tradition a few years ago. It's a cool site to see and it's free, so why not? read more

After visiting the Poe House it is best to venture a few blocks and visit the final resting place of Poe himself. It is weird to have a cemetery within the downtown area of a city, one that has not been relocated that is. I would wager a bet that most people just walk by and don't even realize this is here. Take the time to read the information provided near the memorial. It will give you a rundown of how this came to be. You'll also note that not just Poe is buried here, but his wife and I believe the mother-in-law. But if you want to venture deeper into the grounds you will find the actual first burial place of Poe. Which is now a marked area, but at first it was an unmarked grave near his father. This is where Poe was buried prior to a movement, if you will, to have him moved to a more proper area and a monument built that was fit for someone as notable as Poe. After the monument was built and with the uptick in foot traffic to this cemetery, a new gate was constructed to allow easier access directly to this monument. The monument is quite impressive and kind of peaceful. It kind of has a power that draws you to it. And it's not just you, it draws loads of people. It is odd to think that a cemetery can actually be calming, especially since we are taught by television shows and movies that they are where all things horror come from. One thing that you should consider here is that there are other people around. Both alive and resting peacefully. So please be careful when walking around and be respectful. read more

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Very quaint graveyard in the middle of the city. It was a very cool spot and free to visit read more

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I've always been a big Edgar Allan Poe fan growing up and when I was a teacher I would always teach his stories to my students during Halloween. So I was a big fan of this so I wanted to see his gravesite since I knew that we were going to Baltimore I wanted to see all the cool things that they had to offer. I must day that this gravesite I had a bunch of call memorabilia and other graves as well so I suggest if you're in the area to check it out read more

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Nevermore! We took one non Waters stop for the goth master writer and poet himself Edgar Allan Poe. What's more goth than visiting a church gravesite in the rain looking for this Raven lover. We were in luck that there was a late mass and the church gates were open. The gravesite was stunning at night. There is a memorial built for Poe but don't be fooled that is not his tombstone. You have to go behind the church to find him almost in the last patch. There was an appropriate wilting rose laying on top of the tombstone but no Raven. My friend read some of his work as we took a moment for Poe. It happened to be the perfect weather for a visit. A must when in Baltimore to pay your respects. read more

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"Sleep, those little slices of death; Oh how I loathe them."―Edgar Allen Poe Tried to visit EAP whilst in Baltimore in Feb but evidently the graveyard was closed despite it supposedly being open daily from 0800 to dusk. Regardless it was an interesting walk getting here from our hotel by the Inner Harbor. Definitely not an area one wants to walk alone, or at least not without one's 5'4" bodyguard. The area itself has some amazing brick architecture and I was still able to capture some decent pics irregardless. Def "must see" when visiting Baltimore but maybe think about driving here instead of walking. read more

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So I've reviewed a cemetery before, but not an individual grave, so this is a first. I mean, it is a famous dead person whose grave is in a unique place so that definitely qualifies it as a landmark. Aside from knowing this grave is in the middle of the rough streets of downtown Baltimore and the brick church it's a part of has nice architecture, you must never forget: Quoth the Raven "Nevermore." read more

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If you've read the other reviews about Edgar Allan Poe's grave, you've probably already learned everything you really need to know: easy to access, well-maintained, very moving experience, roses and notes left on the headstone, original burial site out back. My daughter lives in Baltimore, and from the moment I learned she was moving there, I couldn't wait to visit this famous literary site with her. While some mothers read their daughters Little Golden books or stories of Disney princesses, I read my daughter The Cask of Amontillado. We both have Poe tattoos. This was a big deal to us to visit this site together for the first time. I'm not really sure what I expected to encounter. To me, Poe is larger than life. Surely there are guards and gates and all these other things to keep people from doing anything that might in any way disrupt these magnificent grounds! But no. Quite the opposite. It's very accessible. It's marked, but if you're not really looking for it, you could easily miss it. It's actually very modest considering that we're talking about Edgar Allan Freakin' Poe (not his legal name). I live in Buffalo, not far from where Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) was buried in Elmira. I also live very near to some other famous gravestones not associated with authors (Forest Lawn Cemetery in Buffalo is home to the final resting places of rocker Rick James, former President Millard Fillmore, and inventor of the electric chair Alfred P Southwick). I give you this brief history so you know that this is not my first time visiting the gravesite of a very well-known person. Still, I was incredibly taken aback by the ease at accessing Poe's grave. It's pretty peaceful here too - not at all touristy, I'd say (unless I just happened to go on a day when fortuned smiled upon me!). It would be a great place to sit and read, think, draw, or paint. A quick tip: If you have a problem walking hills, I'd recommend getting someone to drop you off at the site. It's in a slightly hilly area and there's no really convenient place to park nearby. "Enough," he said; "the cough is a mere nothing; it will not kill me. I shall not die of a cough." (The Cask of Amontillado) read more

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This place was SO cool to visit. Lots of history here and the architecture was stunning. A little eerie but what else do you expect from a grave yard. read more

Our thanks to Doors Open Baltimore for the opportunity to tour Westminster Hall Burying Ground and the Catacombs; it has been on our bucket list for a long time. Lucy, our guide, was a wealth of information; all interesting and entertaining. Most people will know this place because this is where Edgar Allen Poe is buried. His grave is just as you enter the graveyard at the corner of Fayette and Greene Street. The graveyard was established in January 1787 by the First Presbyterian Church of Baltimore. It was called a graveyard and not a cemetery because people were buried immediately right after their death because of the diseases they died from. Here you will find a "who's who" of wealthy Baltimoreans buried here. It is hard to believe that this graveyard was built outside of the city limits at the time. Take your time and walk around the entire graveyard and read some of the inscriptions. The last body buried here was in 1943. In 1977, the property was transferred to Westminster Preservation Trust, a non-profit formed by University of Maryland School of Law faculty to preserve and restore the historical resources. Westminster Hall has been restored and features stained glass windows, an 1882 pipe organ, cathedral ceilings and raised balconies. When they built the church, they had to build piers between the headstones and crypts, forming a foundation for the church above existing plots. This created European-style catacombs underneath the structure, one of only a handful of intentional catacombs created in the US. The catacombs were the most interesting part of the tour for us. It was dark, dank, and spooky. A shallow path is cut in the dirt between vaults and tombs, giving us an unusual and memorable experience. There are rumors of a grave robber that would sell the bodies to the medical students at the hospital. It is fun to think that their souls haunt the catacombs even today. Today, Westminster Hall can be rented for concerts, weddings, dinners and special events. The cemetery is open to the public from 8 a.m. to dusk daily. Tours of Westminster Hall and catacombs are available by reservation. read more

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Bottom Line: A memorial to a great poet in an old, eery cemetery in downtown Baltimore. Edgar Allen Poe was originally buried in the back of the Westminster Burying Ground. His gravesite was unmarked and although an earnest attempt was made to install a headstone, no such headstone existed until the Edgar Allen Poe monument/headstone was erected 25 years after his death. Poe's remains were exhumed from the original site and moved to the current site along with the remains of his wife and mother in law. Even before the NFL named the Baltimore football team in his honor, the young poet who mysteriously passed away at 40 years old, was well known and admired. Walt Whitman attended the dedication of his monument and Longfellow sent a letter to be read in his honor. The gravesite is a nice place to learn a little more about Poe and to pay your respects. The cemetery itself is perfectly eery, creepy and macabre with crooked headstones and old catacombs. If you're in the area it is definitely worth a visit. The Poe House and Museum is just up street. read more

Edgar Allan Poe Grave - Edgar Allen Poe's grave with the macabre burial ground in the background The leafless tree is a perfect accompaniment. - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

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Baltimore Trip #6 "The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?" ― Edgar Allan Poe, The Premature Burial One cannot visit Baltimore without visiting Edgar Allan Poe's Grave (EAPG)--one of the most brilliant poets and writer who ever lived. His mind was pure genius, but also dark and troubled. On October 3, 1849, Poe collapsed unconscious on a street in Baltimore. He died four days later in a hospital on October 7, 1849. There are many theories as to the cause of Poe's death, but the truth is nobody knows for sure. When you visit EAPG, you will see both the original burial site and gravestone (which I did not see because the gates were closed that day), and the monument that was dedicated on November 17, 1875 (see my photos below). Poe's original burial site was not marked at first, and his grave was poorly neglected. Years later, many people decided to raise money for a monument to honor Poe. Facts and Info: *Walt Whitman was in attendance at the dedication on 1875. He and Poe met once before. *For over seven decades, the Poe Toaster used to leave a rose on Poe's original burial site on January 19th--Poe's birthday. "The shadowy figure, dressed in black with a wide-brimmed hat and white scarf, would pour himself a glass of cognac and raise a toast to Poe's memory, then vanish into the night, leaving three roses in a distinctive arrangement and the unfinished bottle of cognac" (Wikipedia). *According to their website, the Burying Grounds are open to the public daily 8 a.m. - dusk and free of charge. However, when I arrived, the Burying Grounds and the gates were closed. Not sure why. The Catacombs and Westminster Hall are only available to see with a tour guide. *Public guided tours are offered on the 1st and 3rd consecutive Friday (at 6:30 p.m.) and Saturday (at 10 a.m.) of each month April - November, if enough people sign up. Reservations are required and a total of at least 15 people need to be signed up in order to run the tour. Fees are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (12 and under) and seniors (60 and up). *The Annual Halloween Tour is scheduled for October 31 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. featuring continuous tours of the Hall, Catacombs, and Burying Ground. No reservations are required. *For more info about the tours, etc., call 410-706-2072 or info@westminsterhall.org. read more

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This is very cool graveyard and church right in the middle of downtown Baltimore. I've passed it a hundred times and never realized it is the site of Poe's grave. Located next to The University of Maryland Medical Center and Lexington Market, it is on the side of the historic church on the property. There is more to see than just Poe's grave, it is full of very old tomb stones and above ground burial vaults. Most of the graveyard is old concrete with some grass and trees. it is very small and easy to breeze through there in a few minutes or you can spend an hour reading every tombstone's epitaph in detail. It is a good place to visit on a nice day when you're in the area. There is always street parking somewhere or parking garages are all over the place. Yeah - this is my 100th review....finally! :) read more

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Worth the walk to pay my respects to one of the greatest American poets, including a classic known as "The Raven." Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door! Quoth the Raven "Nevermore." It's a large stone and hard to miss with a plaque nearby. read more

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It's a grave that's it. Took a picture next to it. lol No seriously, Edgar Allan Poe Grave is one of those things that you might as well do if you're in Baltimore because It's free. I'm not a fan of Macabre and detective-fiction genre, but I appreciate historic sites such as this one. He died without a cent to his name. The city of Baltimore paid for his grave by having every schoolchild in Baltimore donate a penny. To this day, it's customary to leave a penny behind on the marker when visiting his grave or a red rose if you're not cheap. read more

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Beautiful and well preserved. I enjoyed walking through and see all of the other people burned there as well. The Bent Marble slab was a hidden gem I was happy to learn about. I saw many tokens left on the grave, so I left one as well. But, worth checking out. read more

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Right on the corner of a street, so inconspicuous that our local Lyft driver had no idea there was a graveyard here, we found the new and improved Edgar Allan Poe grave (the original and much more statuesque gravestone is in the back). This graveyard is gorgeous, and the dreary weather of our visit simply added to the just-past October chill in the air with the gravestones peeking up out of the grass, different shapes and sizes due to their age. Most definitely a must stop in Baltimore - Westminster Hall and Burying Ground reminded me of New Orleans in how well they celebrate the completion of life and the beauty of the old graveyards - leaving them standing in the middle of town. While I will say, Poe's new grave is quite pretty, the previous marker (down the lane, to the left, and up), with the raven pictured - is probably still my favorite. read more

I found this graveyard to be quite modest, considering the stature of the writer. However, if you go on a foggy night, it does feel a little spooky... which is perfect. read more

A little confused. . . . . . I came on the weekend thinking it would be open because it said so online. There were also flyers outside the gravesite that said it was open, BUT the gates were all chained and locked??!? I even walked around the cemetery but still no way in. So I was a little disappointed. The large headstone is not the actual gravesite. It was still cool to see but I would've liked to see the actual grave. read more

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Poetic small cemetery next to a block of buildings. Edgar Allan Poe who wrote grim Gothic tales set in early America, is buried here behind some clumps of bushes. There are plenty of other Colonial US heroes and soldiers buried here, to keep guessing, and to make the hunt for a lost location that much more interesting and fun. No parking. Rebel review: 4 read more

I had the honour of visiting Edgard Allan Poe's grave right after the anniversary of his death. When I arrived, admirers had left offerings of brandy, roses and notes upon his headstone. It was truly moving. The grounds are well-kept, and the headstone is well maintained. There are placards with information on Poe, as well as his mother and wife, who are buried at his sides. The church itself is imposing, with wrought iron gates around the cemetary grounds; like something Poe himself would write about. If you're in Baltimore, you must stop by this historic site. read more

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There are two parts of this historical Edgar Allan Poe site. The memorial is located at the entrance to the cemetery. The original grave is located at the back of the cemetery, next to his father's grave. The memorial is surrounded with informative postings. It was fun walking around the cemetery looking and reading about other grave sites. I saw street metered parking only, not sure about parking garages or lots location since I walked. read more

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The Edgar Allan Poe grave and memorial are both housed within the Westminister church graveyard. The gates are usually open during the day, so you can visit at any time. It is hard to rate a graveyard though, wo I guess it was pretty interesting? They do have informational placards scattered around the graveyard with information about other famous Baltimore residents to look through. Check them out. read more

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This is the 2nd time I've visited a grave site of famed poet that I admired growing up and still do in the present day. The first was Emily Dickinson. Now, its Edgar Allan Poe. To complete the experience, I've come to visit him after checking out his home nearby. Mausoleums and cemeteries often creeps out the living, but it is a fact of life and of the human experience. I came here to Edgar Allan Poe's final resting place after taking a tour of his home in Baltimore to pay tribute to the man that literally made my collegiate years and into adulthood. I discovered his literary masterpieces during a English class and never looked back since. His words helped me develop as a writer and poet, among other things. For the most part though, walking through a small gravesite in the heart of downtown Baltimore certainly gives pause and knowing what you're there to do. I arrived here on a brisk and cloudy Sunday early evening around 5pm. I wanted this to be my last thing to see before heading to the hotel for the evening and eventually the trip back home. Thank you Edgar Allan Poe for giving me the inspiration to write. For the pursuit of the literary word and to find solace in what the world gives us - and make a literary masterpiece from it. Thank you for letting me visit and spend some time with you. Your words definitely made an impact with me and will do for the rest of my life. Your legacy will continue on as being one of the world renowned literary masters in history. Your words move people and always will have an impact on those whom you will inspire next. The overall experience here at the Edgar Allan Poe's Grave was somber, reflective, and casually exclusive - while being respectful and inspiring at the same time. For the most part though, the experience was very emotional and uplifting, especially due to being in a cemetery of all places. Visiting the departed reminds me of my own life and how much more life we have to live. Poe was only 40 years old when he passed away, so it gives me pause on how much more quality of life we can live before the inevitable. Edgar Allan Poe's Grave can be found at 515 W Fayette Street near the campus of the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Since it's a public cemetery, admission is free and open to the public. Admirers can come and go while paying their respects. Parking here can be questionable, since you're in pretty much the downtown district of metro Baltimore. Street parking can be an option or you can find paid parking garages nearby. For me though, I ended up using a paid parking lot, due to my frustrations at trying to find a free parking space after 5:30pm on a Sunday evening. Since it is in metro Baltimore, I'm sure you can find public transportation options to get here from all parts of the city. If nothing else, hail uber, Lyft, or a regular taxi if you prefer. For the most part though, coming to Edgar Allan Poe's Grave was a milestone of my life. It definitely helps me put things into perspective and rekindles the romance of his words in his classic literary works. The Raven speaks softly and guilt free while the Tale Tell Heart beats louder than anything than I can imagine. If you are a fan of Edgar Allan Poe, feel free to stop by and pay him a visit. His home on North Amity Street in Baltimore is nearby, about a 15 minute walk from here. One moment in time somehow soothes the soul. Nevermore. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+ read more

Surrounded by a foreboding masonry wall, lined with eerie stone tombs, and covered by ominous tree branches, Westminster Hall and Burying Ground in Baltimore has been the perfect backdrop for a longstanding tradition. Every year since 1949, a figure known simply as the "Poe Toaster," always dressed in dark clothing, has stealthily appeared just past midnight on January 19th (Poe's birthday) to toast Poe with a glass of cognac before leaving the rest of the bottle at Poe's tombstone along with three roses. For the vast majority of years, nothing ever was left other than the cognac and roses (which were arranged in a signature pattern). Then, beginning in 1993, notes started to appear alongside the other items. The first note that year mentioned that "a torch will be passed." Subsequent ones made allusions to Poe's work and offered devotions to the author. In 1999, the note left at the Burying Ground hinted that the Poe Toaster himself had died and that the tradition had been passed onto "a son." This, in fact, seemed true enough as the visits continued; but, the ensuing notes became more topical and clumsy. In 2001, the Poe Toaster predicted that the Baltimore Ravens, who would be playing in Super Bowl XXXV in nine days, would lose. The prediction seemed to speak negatively about "The Raven," Poe's most famous poem and the bird that had become Poe's most enduring image. Then, in 2004, the Toaster wrote disparagingly of the French cognac that had always been used in the tradition (presumably, as a swipe at France's opposition to the Iraq War). The Poe Toaster's last appearance occurred, rather uneventfully, in 2009 on the 200th anniversary of Poe's birth (with no note). Then, for two years in a row in 2010 and 2011, the Poe Toaster did not appear; and, the tradition apparently had ended. However, Jeff Jerome, the curator of the Poe House and Museum in Baltimore, wanting to establish three no-shows before declaring the tradition "officially" over, decided to give the Toaster one more chance. Just a few days ago on January 19th, as a few onlookers and fans of Poe waited by the gate of the Burying Ground (as some always do), no one came (except for a few obvious and dismissible impersonators); and, the night silently faded into dawn. It was, then, that Mr. Jerome, realizing that the third no-show had come to pass, announced that this mysterious tradition, which had endured for so long, was, indeed, over. However, beginning with the Toaster's first no-show in 2010, some chatter amongst fans did surface that, perhaps, a new Poe Toaster should revive the tradition; and, on my own visit there recently, with the lore and mystique of the Burying Ground, perhaps, inspiring me and simultaneously clouding my thinking, I did briefly entertain the idea of assuming the role of the Poe Toaster. I imagined driving up to Baltimore and, under the cover of darkness, sneaking onto the grounds myself and leaving some roast pork buns, egg tarts, and a note at the grave site (in what would be a decidedly Asian re-interpretation of the tradition). However, I quickly gathered my senses and gave up the crazy notion. I don't think it would have worked. Besides, my choice of items is wildly out of place; and, any note that I write anyway would probably read like a hapless saying from a fortune cookie. Oh well, hopefully, like everyone else, I will let the tradition die a dignified death. I think Poe's Raven, looking down from its perch, would approve. read more

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The grave is located smack dab in the middle of downtown Baltimore. Imagine walking in a downtown. Medical building's and hospitals all around you for 3 blocks. Then in the middle of everything, a church from the 1800's with the graves of the founders and original elite of Baltimore. Baltimore's adopted son is resting here. People place pennies on the small monument and their is a mysterious red rose always on it. No has ever seen who puts it there (allegedly) Great place for anyone with any interest in history or if you have a heartbeat. read more

Edgar Allan Poe Grave - Edgar Allan Poe Grave - Landmarks & Historical Buildings Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The other reviews below are pretty informative. Please check them out if you visit. Well, I have to give Edgar Allan Poe five stars. I don't know really how to rate a cemetery, but this one is a nice one, with graves from the past 200 or so years. Sadly, the traffic is fairly loud in the area, but visitors at least abound to pay their respects. A visitor is supposed to leave Roses, Pennies, or Cognac there due to traditions. Although not an Alpha Male sports type, after learning the Baltimore Ravens are named after his poem, I will go ahead and be a fan. :) R.I.P Mr. Poe, your poems and stories have somehow meant a lot to me. read more

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Lots of history in addition to Poe's site. Cool cemetery to visit