West Point Cemetery, Norfolk

Name: West Point Cemetery
Address: Norfolk, United States

#33 among attractions in Norfolk

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West Point Cemetery, also known as Potter's Field and Calvary Cemetery, is a historic cemetery and national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses three contributing sites, one contributing structure, and one contributing object in an African American graveyard in downtown Norfolk. The cemetery was established in 1873, and includes a grouping of headstones marking the remains of 58 black soldiers and sailors who served in the American Civil War, and a monument honoring these veterans stands over their graves. Other notable elements include the Potter's Field, O’Rourke Mausoleum, and the West Point Cemetery entry sign. ()

Built: 1873 (151 years ago)Coordinates: 36°51'40"N, 76°17'6"W

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HuntersvilleNorfolk United States

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West Point Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center, Norfolk Scope, Downtown Norfolk.

0.5 miSW
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
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Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
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0.7 miS
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
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Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
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0.7 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk
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0.8 miS
Universities and schools
Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
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0.8 miSW
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
West Freemason Street Area Historic District, Norfolk
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Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
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0.7 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Epworth United Methodist Church, Norfolk
19 min walk • Epworth United Methodist Church, originally Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic Methodist church located at Norfolk, Virginia.
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
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Which popular attractions are close to West Point Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Elmwood Cemetery, Norfolk (4 min walk), Norfolk Auto Row Historic District, Norfolk (9 min walk), Harrison Opera House, Norfolk (9 min walk), Williamston–Woodland Historic District, Norfolk (10 min walk).

How to get to West Point Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to West Point Cemetery:

Bus

Norfolk Greyhound Station (13 min walk)
Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (19 min walk)

Light rail

Monticello • Lines: Tide (19 min walk)
York Street/Freemason • Lines: Tide (19 min walk)

Train

Beazley (32 min walk)