This cemetery is the "Key West Cemetery" in Key West, Florida. It was established in 1847 after a previous cemetery washed out to sea after a hurricane. This 19 acre cemetery is on the highest elevation in Key West at Soldier's Hill, barely 5' above high tide line. There are approximately 75,000 burials here, both rich and poor and many stacked on top of other graves. Many graves are above ground due to the very high water table on the island.
Thanks to Lee Miller for sending additional photos.
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