Oak Hill Cemetery, Washington D.C.

Name: Oak Hill Cemetery
Address: 3001 R St NW, Washington D.C., 20007, United States
Telephone: (202) 337-2835

#111 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

Oak Hill Cemetery is a historic 22-acre cemetery located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was founded in 1848 and completed in 1853, and is a prime example of a rural cemetery. Many famous politicians, business people, military people, diplomats, and philanthropists are buried at Oak Hill, and the cemetery has a number of Victorian-style memorials and monuments. Oak Hill has two structures which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel and the Van Ness Mausoleum. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1848 (176 years ago)Area: 22 acres (0.0344 mi²)Coordinates: 38°54'47"N, 77°3'26"W

Address

3001 R St NWNorthwest Washington (Georgetown)Washington D.C. 20007 United States

Contact

(202) 337-2835

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Day trips

Oak Hill Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Dumbarton Oaks, Islamic Center of Washington, Montrose Park, Philip Sheridan.

~1880 ftW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Dumbarton Oaks is a historic estate in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It was the residence and garden of wealthy U.S. diplomat Robert Woods Bliss and his wife Mildred Barnes Bliss.
~1470 ftN
Sacred and religious sites, Mosque
Islamic Center of Washington, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Islamic Center of Washington is a mosque and Islamic cultural center in Washington, D.C. It is located on Embassy Row on Massachusetts Avenue just east of the bridge over Rock Creek.
~1320 ftW
Park
Montrose Park, Washington D.C.
7 min walk • The Montrose Park is a public park, owned by the federal government, located in the 3000 block of R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Georgetown neighborhood. It is located between Dumbarton Oaks Park and Oak Hill Cemetery.
~1900 ftE
Monuments and statues
Philip Sheridan, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • General of the Army Philip Henry Sheridan was a career United States Army officer and a Union general in the American Civil War. His career was noted for his rapid rise to major general and his close association with General-in-chief Ulysses S.
~1720 ftW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Tudor Place, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Tudor Place is a Federal-style mansion in Washington, D.C. that was originally the home of Thomas Peter and his wife, Martha Parke Custis Peter, a granddaughter of Martha Washington.
~1070 ftNE
Park
Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • The Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway, informally called the Rock Creek Parkway, is a parkway maintained by the National Park Service as part of Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C.
0.4 miS
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Kesher Israel, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Kesher Israel is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The congregation is over 100 years old and its worshipers have included prominent politicians, diplomats, jurists, journalists, and authors.
~1710 ftE
Museum, Specialty museum
Woodrow Wilson House, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • Jackson-Reed High School, formerly Woodrow Wilson High School, is a public high school in Washington, D.C. It serves grades 9 through 12 as part of the District of Columbia Public Schools. The school sits in the Tenleytown neighborhood, at the intersection of Chesapeake Street and Nebraska Avenue NW.
~1600 ftW
Park
Dumbarton Oaks Park, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Dumbarton Oaks Park is a public park, located in the 3100 block of R Street, Northwest, Washington, D.C. in the Georgetown neighborhood. Access is via Lovers' Lane from R Street, east of 32nd Street. It is located near Dumbarton Oaks, Montrose Park, and Oak Hill Cemetery. It is part of the Georgetown Historic District.
~1650 ftE
Museum
Textile Museum, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • The Textile Museum is a museum of textile art in Washington, D.C. It is part of the combined George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum on the university's main campus in Foggy Bottom.
~890 ftE
Bridge
Lyon's Mill Footbridge, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The Lyon's Mill Footbridge, also called the Devil's Chair Footbridge, is a concrete footbridge across Rock Creek in Washington, DC. It was completed in 1934. The eastern abutment is a remnant of the original Lyon's Mill on the site.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Oak Hill Cemetery open?

Oak Hill Cemetery is open:

Monday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Oak Hill Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Evermay, Washington D.C. (1 min walk), Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel, Washington D.C. (2 min walk), Van Ness Mausoleum, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Dumbarton House, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Oak Hill Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Oak Hill Cemetery:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (20 min walk)
Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (23 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (28 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (32 min walk)