Essential Visitor Information
Official Website Now Available
For burial information, visitation guidelines, forms, and contact details, please visit the official site of the Presbyterian Cemetery:
prescemeteryalex.org →
Quick Facts
- Location: 600 Hamilton Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22314
Note: Some GPS platforms, such as Google Maps, may list the address as “Hamilton Lane.” However, the official 911 address is Hamilton Avenue. Apple Maps reflects this correctly.
- Phone: (703) 869-0872
- Email: cemetery@opmh.org
- Contact: David Heiby, Superintendent
Hours & Access
- Vehicle Gates: Open 11 AM – 3 PM Saturdays and select holidays
- Pedestrian Access: Available by code (contact Superintendent)
- Weather Policy: Gates may close during inclement weather
- Updates: Check here for current status
Visitor Guidelines
- Dog walking permitted (registration required)
- Email pcck9corps@gmail.com for K9 Corps program
- See complete rules brochure for decoration policies
Historical Overview
Established in 1809, Presbyterian Cemetery has served the Old Presbyterian Meeting House community for over 200 years. Today, it remains an active burial ground with available plots and columbarium niches.
Cemetery Affiliation & Management
The Presbyterian Cemetery is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of Old Presbyterian Meeting House (OPMH) members. A Superintendent, who is also a member of the Meeting House, manages all day-to-day operations. While burial plots are available to the public, priority consideration is given to members of the Presbyterian Church and particularly to OPMH congregation members.
For more information about the Old Presbyterian Meeting House congregation, please visit OPMH’s website.
Services & Arrangements
Available Options
- Traditional burial plots
- Columbarium niches
- Professional funeral assistance
Making Arrangements
Contact David Heiby, Superintendent
- Phone: (703) 869-0872
- Email: cemetery@opmh.org
Interactive Features
- Section Map
- Plot Map
- Brochure
- 🔎 Search Burial Records—Are you Looking for a loved one buried in The Presbyterian Cemetery? Use our online burial search tool, powered by PlotBox, to locate graves and explore cemetery records.
➡ Click here to access the Presbyterian Cemetery Burial Search Portal
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Notable Burials
The Presbyterian Cemetery serves as the final resting place for over 2500 Alexandria citizens, including:
- Dennis Ramsay (1756-1810) – Early Alexandria mayor (1788-1789) and honorary pallbearer at George Washington’s funeral
- Lewis McKenzie (1810-1895) – Mayor, congressman, and railroad pioneer who helped establish West Virginia
- William Gregory (Scottish immigrant) – President of Alexandria’s Farmer’s Merchant Bank (1847-1866) and last surviving member of the Alexandria Blues who fought at the Battle of the White House
- E.E. Downham – Distinguished Alexandria mayor
- John Thomas Newton – U.S. Navy pioneer and celebrated commander
- Philip Richard Fendall II (1794-1868) – Princeton graduate, prominent lawyer, assistant secretary of the American Colonization Society, and member of the influential Fendall-Lee family. His attempt to pay taxes on Arlington House during the Civil War led to its eventual transformation into Arlington National Cemetery
- Robert Young – Cavalry leader at Washington’s funeral and constructor of the Duke Street slave pen
To discover the stories of over 100 notable individuals buried in the Presbyterian Cemetery, including early mayors, military leaders, merchants, and prominent citizens who shaped Alexandria’s history, visit our Presbyterian Cemetery Notable Burials page.
Stay Connected
For announcements and updates, visit the Presbyterian Cemetery’s Facebook page by clicking here.
Location & Directions
Please see the map below showing the Presbyterian Cemetery’s location within the Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex in Alexandria, Virginia.
To learn more or contact the cemetery directly, visit the official Presbyterian Cemetery website at prescemeteryalex.org →.