Holy Rood Cemetery, Washington D.C.

Name: Holy Rood Cemetery
Address: 2128 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington D.C., United States

#267 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Holy Rood Cemetery is located at 2126 Wisconsin Avenue N.W. at the southern end of Glover Park, adjacent to Georgetown in Washington, D.C. It is at one of the highest elevations in the city and has memorable views. Holy Rood, which comes from the Scottish, haly ruid, meaning holy cross, contains approximately 7,000 burials, including as many as 1,000 free and enslaved African Americans. It may be the best-documented slave burial ground in the District of Columbia. ()

Coordinates: 38°55'3"N, 77°4'15"W

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2128 Wisconsin Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Glover Park)Washington D.C. United States

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Holy Rood Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: All Hallows Guild Carousel, Dumbarton Oaks, Jesuit Community Cemetery, Khalil Gibran Memorial.

0.9 miN
Amusement, Amusement ride, Amusement park
All Hallows Guild Carousel, Washington D.C.
23 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., the All Hallows Guild Carousel is a charming amusement ride that offers a delightful experience for children and nostalgia for adults. This historic carousel, located within the verdant surroundings of the National Cathedral’s...
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Dumbarton Oaks, Washington D.C.
12 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.
0.7 miS
Cemetery
Jesuit Community Cemetery, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • The Jesuit Community Cemetery on the campus of Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. is the final resting place for Jesuits who were affiliated with the university. It was first established in 1808 and was moved to its present location in 1854.
0.5 miE
Monuments and statues
Khalil Gibran Memorial, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Kahlil Gibran Memorial Garden is a public garden located at 3100 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. "within a wooded ravine known as Woodland-Normanstone Park".
0.5 miSE
Park
Montrose Park, Washington D.C.
14 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.
0.6 miSE
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Tudor Place, Washington D.C.
16 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.
0.5 miN
Church
St. Nicholas Cathedral, Washington D.C.
13 min walk • St. Nicholas Cathedral in Washington, D.C. is the primatial cathedral of the Orthodox Church in America and the seat of Tikhon, Archbishop of Washington, Metropolitan of All America and Canada of the Orthodox Church in America.
0.5 miSE
Park
Dumbarton Oaks Park, Washington D.C.
13 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.
0.4 miSE
Library, Colonial revival architecture
Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • The Georgetown Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Established by an Act of Congress in 1934, the library houses the collection of its predecessor Peabody Library, which was founded in 1872 by a donation of George Peabody.
0.5 miS
Cemetery, Playground, Park
Volta Park, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The Presbyterian Burying Ground, also known as the Old Presbyterian Burying Ground, was a historic cemetery which existed between 1802 and 1909 in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. in the United States. It was one of the most prominent cemeteries in the city until the 1860s.
0.7 miN
Church
Saint Sophia Cathedral, Washington D.C.
18 min walk • Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral was founded as a church in 1904 to serve the Greek Orthodox residents of the District of Columbia. In 1962, the church was elevated to a cathedral under the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of America in New York City and serves as his cathedral in Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Holy Rood Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Burleith, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Observatory Circle, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Observatory Circle, Washington D.C. (8 min walk), Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Washington D.C. (8 min walk).

How to get to Holy Rood Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holy Rood Cemetery:

Metro

Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (29 min walk)
Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (41 min walk)

Bus

Bus Loading (36 min walk)