Daughters of Zion Cemetery, Charlottesville
Facts and practical information
Daughters of Zion Cemetery, also known as Zion Cemetery, Society Cemetery, and Old Oakwood Section, is a historic African-American cemetery located at Charlottesville, Virginia. It was established in 1873, and contains an estimated 300 burial sites with 152 of the burials commemorated with 136 surviving grave markers. It consists exclusively of marble and granite grave markers with a single 20 foot by 20 foot section enclosed with a cast-iron fence. Notable burials include Benjamin Tonsler, who built the Benjamin Tonsler House. The city assumed title to the property in the 1970s, and the last burial occurred in 1995. ()
Ridge St.Charlottesville
Daughters of Zion Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Downtown Mall, Michie Tavern, Jefferson Theater, Paramount Theater.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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How to get to Daughters of Zion Cemetery by public transport?
Bus
- Ridge St at Dice St • Lines: 2, 4 (5 min walk)
- Ridge St at Elliot Ave • Lines: 4 (6 min walk)
Train
- Charlottesville (15 min walk)