Battleground National Cemetery, Washington D.C.

Name: Battleground National Cemetery
Address: 6625 Georgia Ave NW, Washington D.C., United States

#470 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Battleground National Cemetery, Washington D.C.

Facts and practical information

Battleground National Cemetery is a military burial ground, located along Georgia Avenue near Fort Stevens, in Washington, D.C.'s Brightwood neighborhood. The cemetery is managed by the National Park Service, together with other components of Rock Creek Park. ()

Built: 1864 (160 years ago)Coordinates: 38°58'15"N, 77°1'36"W

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6625 Georgia Ave NWNorthwest Washington (Brightwood - Manor Park)Washington D.C. United States

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Ross Drive Bridge, Fort Stevens, Zenith Gallery, Rock Creek Park.

1.6 miSW
Bridge
Ross Drive Bridge, Washington D.C.
41 min walk • The Ross Drive Bridge is a historic bridge located in the Washington, D.C. portion of Rock Creek Park, an urban national park listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ross Drive Bridge was originally constructed as a timber bridge in 1903 to carry Ross Drive over a tributary ravine of Rock Creek.
0.5 miS
Forts and castles
Fort Stevens, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Fort Stevens, formerly named Fort Massachusetts, was part of the extensive fortifications built around Washington, D.C. during the American Civil War.
0.9 miNW
Museum, Art gallery
Zenith Gallery, Washington D.C.
24 min walk • Zenith Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC.
1.3 miSW
Park
Rock Creek Park, Washington D.C.
35 min walk • Rock Creek Park is a large urban park that bisects the Northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. The park was created by an Act of Congress in 1890 and today is administered by the National Park Service.
1.1 miNW
Synagogue
National Synagogue, Washington D.C.
28 min walk • Ohev Sholom – The National Synagogue; OSTNS is the oldest Orthodox synagogue in Washington, D.C. The synagogue is located in the neighborhood of Shepherd Park. It was formed from the merger of two earlier synagogues, Ohev Sholom and Talmud Torah.
0.8 miE
38°58'28"N • 77°0'45"W
Takoma Park Farmers Market, Takoma Park
21 min walk • Flea market, Shopping, Farmer's market
1.1 miNE
Library, City hall
Takoma Park Police Department, Takoma Park
29 min walk • The Takoma Park Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency servicing a population of approximately 17,670, within 2.5 square miles of the municipality of Takoma Park, Maryland.
1.1 miN
38°59'13"N • 77°1'35"W
Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center, Silver Spring
29 min walk • Concerts and shows, Performing arts, Art gallery
0.7 miN
Library
Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library is part of the District of Columbia Public Library System. It was opened to the public on July 29, 1990. The library was named in honor of Juanita E. Thornton, a teacher and community activist.
1.3 miSW
Sport, Sport venue
William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center, Washington D.C.
34 min walk • The William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center is a tennis venue located in Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C. It is named after William H. G.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
Brightwood Park, Washington D.C.
28 min walk • Brightwood Park is a small neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. in the United States. The neighborhood is bounded by Georgia Avenue NW to the west, Missouri Avenue NW to the northeast and Kennedy Street NW to the south. It is located in Ward 4.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Battleground National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Parks at Walter Reed, Washington D.C. (9 min walk), Fort Stevens Ridge, Washington D.C. (11 min walk), Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C. (12 min walk), Fort Stevens, Washington D.C. (12 min walk).

How to get to Battleground National Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Battleground National Cemetery:

Metro

Takoma • Lines: Rd (15 min walk)

Bus

F • Lines: 62, 63 (16 min walk)
E • Lines: K2 (16 min walk)