New York

George Cohen

Composer/Entertainer/Producer

Fame-O-Meter-7/10

Resting Place-Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx

GPS Coordinates-40°53'38.1"N 73°52'41.7"W

George Cohen came to fame when he wrote the famous World War One songs "Over There" and "You're a Grand Old Flag". He also created numerous musical comedies for Broadway, eventually earning the nickname "The Man Who Owned Broadway".  He is fondly remembered for the song "Yankee Doodle Boy" among many other patriotic tunes.

Alexander Hamilton

Politician/Founding Father

Fame-O-Meter-9/10

Resting Place-Trinity Churchyard, Manhattan

GPS Coordinates-40°42'27.7"N 74°00'44.5"W

Alexander Hamilton was known in his life for being the first Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. He helped created the First Central Bank. His portrait adorns the $10 bill to today. More recently, Hamilton was the subject of a popular Boardway musical penned by Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Dorothy Parker

Writer/Critic

Fame-O-Meter-3/10

Resting Place-Woodlawn Cemetery, The Bronx

GPS Coordinates-40°53'41.9"N 73°51'57.1"W

Dorothy Parker was a short story and poetry writer who also helped pen the screenplay for A Star Is Born.