Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria

Name: Alexandria National Cemetery
Address: 1450 Wilkes St, Alexandria, 22314-3424, United States
Telephone: +1 703-221-2183

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Alexandria National Cemetery, Alexandria

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Alexandria National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery, of approximately 5.5 acres, located in the city of Alexandria, Virginia. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it is one of the original national cemeteries that were established in 1862. As of 2014, it was site to over 4,500 interments. The cemetery can accommodate the cremated remains of eligible individuals. ()

Built: 1862 (162 years ago)Coordinates: 38°48'6"N, 77°3'30"W

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1450 Wilkes StAlexandria (Southwest Quadrant)Alexandria 22314-3424 United States

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+1 703-221-2183

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

Nearby attractions include: George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Torpedo Factory Art Center, Christ Church, Farmers Market.

0.6 miNW
Memorial, Monuments and statues, History museum
George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria
15 min walk • The George Washington Masonic National Memorial is a historic and architectural landmark that towers over the city of Alexandria, Virginia. This majestic building is dedicated to the memory of George Washington, a founding father of the United States and a prominent...
1 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
Torpedo Factory Art Center, Alexandria
26 min walk • The Torpedo Factory Art Center is the former U.S. Naval Torpedo Station, a naval munitions factory on the banks of the Potomac River in Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia which was converted into an art center in 1974. The facility is located at 105 N.
0.6 miNE
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Alexandria
17 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church located at 118 North Washington Street, with an entrance at 141 North Columbus Street, in Alexandria, Virginia.
0.8 miE
38°48'17"N • 77°2'35"W
Farmers Market, Alexandria
22 min walk • Market, Shopping, Farmer's market
0.8 miNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Lee-Fendall House, Alexandria
22 min walk • The Lee–Fendall House is a historic house museum and garden located in Old Town Alexandria, Virginia at 614 Oronoco Street.
0.7 miE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Alexandria
19 min walk • St. Paul's Episcopal Church is an historic Episcopal church in the Anglican Communion located in the Old Town area of Alexandria, Virginia.
~1660 ftW
Museum, Specialty museum
National Inventors Hall of Fame, Alexandria
9 min walk • The National Inventors Hall of Fame is an American not-for-profit organization, founded in 1973, which recognizes individual engineers and inventors who hold a U.S. patent of significant technology. Besides the Hall of Fame, it also operates a museum in Alexandria, Virginia, sponsors educational programs, and a collegiate competition.
0.8 miE
Georgian architecture, Church, Sacred and religious sites
Old Presbyterian Meeting House, Alexandria
21 min walk • The Old Presbyterian Meeting House is a Christian church located at located at 321 South Fairfax Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria, Virginia.
0.4 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Alfred Street Baptist Church, Alexandria
12 min walk • Alfred Street Baptist Church's is a Baptist church in Alexandria, Virginia, United States, affiliated with the National Baptist Convention, USA.
0.6 miE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Appomattox Statue, Alexandria
16 min walk • Appomattox is a bronze statue commemorating soldiers from Alexandria, Virginia, who had died while fighting for the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The memorial was located in the center of the intersection of South Washington Street and Prince Street in the Old Town neighborhood of Alexandria.
0.8 miE
Church
St. Mary Catholic Church, Alexandria
20 min walk • The Basilica of Saint Mary in the Old Town historic district, of Alexandria, Virginia, and is a minor basilica and parish church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Arlington in Virginia. St. Mary's Basilica is the oldest Roman Catholic church in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Alexandria National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Orange and Alexandria Railroad Hooff's Run Bridge, Alexandria (3 min walk), St. Paul's Cemetery, Alexandria (5 min walk), Franklin and Armfield Office, Alexandria (7 min walk), National Inventors Hall of Fame, Alexandria (9 min walk).

How to get to Alexandria National Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexandria National Cemetery:

Bus

Duke St + S Peyton St • Lines: At5 (5 min walk)
Daingerfield Rd + Prince St • Lines: At5 (6 min walk)

Metro

King Street–Old Town • Lines: Bl, Yl (10 min walk)
Eisenhower Avenue • Lines: Yl (18 min walk)

Train

Alexandria Union Station (10 min walk)
Alexandria (10 min walk)