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Alexandria’s Population Passes 1,200
Alexandria grows to a population of more than 1,200 by 1762.
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Cemetery Stories
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Burials by Cemetery
Alexandria National Cemetery: Civil War Dead, USCT Soldiers & More
Bethel Cemetery: Prominent Burials
Christ Church Burial Ground: Notable Interments in Old Town Alexandria
Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery: Lives Interred
Douglass Cemetery Alexandria: Historic African American Burial Ground
Home of Peace Cemetery – Virginia’s Oldest Jewish Cemetery in Alexandria
Ivy Hill Cemetery: Remarkable Interments
Methodist Protestant Cemetery: Significant Interments
Old Presbyterian Meeting House Cemetery: 18th Century Burials
Penny Hill Cemetery: Notable Burials
Presbyterian Cemetery: Distinguished Stories
Presbyterian Cemetery: Distinguished Stories A-G: Lives Behind the Stones
Presbyterian Cemetery: Distinguished Stories H-N: Stories Carved in Stone
Presbyterian Cemetery: Distinguished Stories O-Z: The Final Chapter
Quaker Burial Ground: Notable Figures
St. Mary’s Catholic Church Cemetery: Notable Burials
St. Paul’s Cemetery Notable Burials
Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery: Notable Burials
Union Cemetery Alexandria Virginia: A Tapestry of Methodist Legends
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Expert Historical Talks
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The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex
America’s Most Historic Cemetery Cluster
Resources
Historic Background
18th Century Burials: Anglican Church’s Influence
The Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex: A Historical Gem
Symbolism & Traditions
Gravestone Symbolism & Meanings
The Complete Guide to Cemetery Superstitions, Folklore, and Traditions
Brochures & Guides
The Presbyterian Cemetery & Columbarium brochure
The Presbyterian Meeting House 18th Century Burial Ground
War of 1812 Burials in the Presbyterian Cemetery
Walking tour of the Alexandria National Cemetery
Wilkes Street Cemetery Complex brochure
Downloadable Maps
Plot map of the Presbyterian Cemetery
Section Map of The Presbyterian Cemetery
St. Paul’s Cemetery map
Explore Key Cemeteries
Christ Church Episcopal Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia: Visitor Information
The Historic Presbyterian Cemetery: A Complete Guide
St. Paul’s Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia: Visitor Information
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