Wilmington National Cemetery, Wilmington

Name: Wilmington National Cemetery
Address: 2011 Market St, Wilmington, 28403-1017, United States
Telephone: +1 910-815-4877

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Wilmington National Cemetery, Wilmington

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Wilmington National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Wilmington, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses 5.1 acres, and as of the end of 2005, had over 6,000 interred remains. ()

Built: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 34°14'18"N, 77°55'22"W

Address

2011 Market StNorthsideWilmington 28403-1017 United States

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Wilmington National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Oakdale Cemetery, First Baptist Church, Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Basilica Shrine of St. Mary.

0.7 miNW
Cemetery
Oakdale Cemetery, Wilmington
18 min walk • Oakdale Cemetery is a cemetery in Wilmington, North Carolina that dates from the 19th century.
1.2 miW
Church, Historical place
First Baptist Church, Wilmington
31 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church in the historic district of Wilmington, North Carolina. The church is part of the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship.
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum
Cape Fear Museum of History and Science, Wilmington
23 min walk • Cape Fear Museum of History and Science is a museum located at 814 Market Street in downtown Wilmington in southeastern North Carolina. Founded in 1898, it is the oldest history museum in the state.
1.3 miW
Church
Basilica Shrine of St. Mary, Wilmington
33 min walk • The Basilica Shrine of St. Mary is a Minor Basilica in the Catholic Church located in Wilmington, North Carolina, in the Diocese of Raleigh.
1.2 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Temple of Israel, Wilmington
32 min walk • The Temple of Israel is a Jewish house of prayer located on the corner of Fourth and Market Streets in Wilmington, North Carolina, United States.
0.6 miW
Queen Anne architecture
Carolina Heights Historic District, Wilmington
15 min walk • Carolina Heights Historic District is a national historic district located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 421 contributing buildings, 1 contributing site, and 1 contributing object in a predominantly residential section of Wilmington.
~1210 ftS
Queen Anne architecture
Carolina Place Historic District, Wilmington
6 min walk • Carolina Place Historic District is a national historic district located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 337 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Wilmington.
~1450 ftSW
Interesting neighbourhood, Georgian architecture
Market Street Mansion District, Wilmington
7 min walk • Market Street Mansion District is a national historic district located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The district encompasses four large impressive early-20th century dwellings set on large lots.
0.5 miSW
Neighbourhood, Colonial revival architecture
Westbrook–Ardmore Historic District, Wilmington
14 min walk • Westbrook–Ardmore Historic District is a national historic district located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The district encompasses 467 contributing buildings in a predominantly residential section of Wilmington.
1.6 miSW
Neoclassical architecture
William Hooper School, Wilmington
42 min walk • William Hooper School is a historic school building located on Mears Street between South 4th and South 5th Streets in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was designed by Joseph F. Leitner's firm and is described as being in a Classical Revival style. It was built by Wallace & Osterman in 1914.
0.6 miS
Universities and schools
Delgrado School, Wilmington
17 min walk • Delgrado School, also known as Washington Catlett School, is a historic school building located at Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built 1914, and is a one-story, Classical Revival style red brick building with a low-pitched gable and hip roof. Additions were made to the original building in 1924, 1938 and 1953.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wilmington National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Carolina Place Historic District, Wilmington (6 min walk), Market Street Mansion District, Wilmington (7 min walk), Westbrook–Ardmore Historic District, Wilmington (14 min walk), Carolina Heights Historic District, Wilmington (15 min walk).