The Alexandria cemetery map below displays 35 historic burial grounds throughout the city. This interactive tool guides you to Revolutionary War patriots, Civil War heroes, lost family cemeteries, and more than 260 years of American history across Alexandria, Virginia.
Alexandria’s Historic Cemeteries
Explore 260+ years of American history through interactive cemetery locations
Cemetery Types
How to Use This Map
- Hover or click on any colored marker to learn about each cemetery
- Red markers (R): Revolutionary War era cemeteries
- Blue markers (C): Civil War era cemeteries
- Green markers (H): Historic general cemeteries
- Purple markers (L): Lost and family burial sites
Plan Your Visit
This map is perfect for:
- Tour planning: See cemetery locations before joining our guided walks
- Self-guided exploration: Visit at your own pace using the provided addresses
- Historical research: Understand the geographical spread of Alexandria’s burial heritage
- Genealogy work: Locate where ancestors or historical figures may be buried
Alexandria’s Historic Cemeteries: 35 Sites Mapped
Spanning over 260 years of American history, Alexandria’s cemeteries tell the story of our nation from colonial times through the Space Age.
Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex (13 cemeteries) The crown jewel of Alexandria’s historic burial grounds, featuring over 35,000 burials in one extraordinary location. From Penny Hill Cemetery (1796) to Agudas Achim Cemetery (1933), this complex spans nearly 140 years of American history and includes Alexandria National Cemetery, the second-oldest national cemetery predating Arlington.
Old Town Historic Cemeteries (5 sites) Including the Old Presbyterian Meeting House (1761) – one of Alexandria’s oldest burial grounds with the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution – Christ Church, where George Washington worshipped, St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery (Virginia’s oldest Catholic burial ground), the Quaker Burial Ground (now the Kate Waller Barrett Library site), and Freedmen’s Cemetery Memorial honoring 1,800 freed and formerly enslaved African Americans.
Other Historic Locations (3 sites) From Ivy Hill Cemetery with its notable burials ranging from Washington’s friend Rev. Bryan Fairfax to NASA rocket scientist Wernher von Braun, to Virginia Theological Seminary Cemetery (former Civil War hospital site), and Lebanon Union Cemetery on Alexandria’s western edge – these sites span the city’s geographic and religious diversity.
Lost, Hidden & Family Burial Grounds (14 sites) Rediscovered through archaeology and historical research, these sites reveal Alexandria’s forgotten burial landscape. From the West Family Cemetery found during development to the Independent Meeting House & Burial Ground (site of the Second Presbyterian Church 1818-1840), the Oakland Baptist Church Cemetery discovered at Fort Ward Park, and the Fairfax Street Burial Ground created during the 1803 Yellow Fever epidemic – these lost sites tell stories of early founders, African American communities, and public health crises that shaped the city’s development.
Page Last Updated: January 2026
Added the Independent Meeting House & Burial Ground (c. 1804–1840), a lost cemetery on S. Fairfax Street that served as the site of the Second Presbyterian Church from 1818 to 1840. This brings Alexandria’s documented historic cemeteries to 35 sites.
This map is continuously updated as new research uncovers Alexandria’s forgotten burial sites.
Ready to Explore?
- Book a Guided Tour – Join our expert historians for in-depth cemetery walks
- Browse Notable Burials – Read detailed stories of fascinating people buried here
Questions about visiting? Contact us for directions, parking information, or to arrange a private group tour.
