Grover Cleveland
1837–1908 (age 71)
U.S. President
Biography
Grover Cleveland served the United States with distinction as President in both 1885–1889 and 1893–1897, and his grave in Princeton Cemetery is a site for those who reflect on his principled leadership. He is commemorated for his insistence on honesty in government, fiscal responsibility, and the quiet dignity he brought to the nation’s highest office.
The community continues to honor President Cleveland for his courage in upholding the rule of law and for the ability he had to connect with citizens across the country, a legacy that endures long after his passing.