Holmead's Burying Ground, Washington D.C.

#411 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Holmead's Burying Ground, also known as Holmead's Cemetery and the Western Burial Ground, was a historic 2.94-acre cemetery located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C., in the United States. It was founded by Anthony Holmead in 1794 as a privately owned secular cemetery open to the public. The city of Washington, D.C., constructed the Western Burial Ground on the remainder of the city block in 1798, and the two burial grounds became synonymous. The city took ownership of the private Holmead cemetery in 1820. The unified cemetery went into steep decline around 1850, and it was closed on March 6, 1874. Removal of remains, most of which were reinterred at Graceland Cemetery or Rock Creek Cemetery, continued until 1885. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'55"N, 77°2'37"W

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Northwest Washington (Dupont Circle)Washington D.C. United States

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Holmead's Burying Ground – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, The Phillips Collection, Adams Morgan, Equestrian statue of George B. McClellan.

~1630 ftS
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
~1660 ftSW
Intimate setting for modern art
The Phillips Collection, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., The Phillips Collection stands as a beacon of modern art in a city steeped in history. Often referred to as America's first museum of modern art, this intimate museum offers an unparalleled collection of masterworks by renowned...
0.4 miN
Entertainment district, Nightlife, Dancing
Adams Morgan, Washington D.C.
12 min walk • Adams Morgan is a neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C. centered at the intersection of 18th Street NW and Columbia Road, about 1.5 miles north of the White House.
~940 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Equestrian statue of George B. McClellan, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • Major General George B. McClellan is an equestrian statue in Washington, D.C. that honors politician and Civil War general George B. McClellan. The monument is sited on a prominent location in the Kalorama Triangle neighborhood due to efforts made by area residents.
~1570 ftE
Street
16th Street NW, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • 16th Street Northwest is a prominent north–south thoroughfare in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C.
~1230 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
0.4 miSW
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Anderson House, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Anderson House, also known as Larz Anderson House, is a Gilded Age mansion located at 2118 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, on Embassy Row in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1640 ftS
Museum, History museum, Shingle style architecture
Whittemore House, Washington D.C.
8 min walk • Whittemore House is an historic building located at 1526 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. in the Dupont Circle neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
~1960 ftE
Church, Romanesque architecture
Universalist National Memorial Church, Washington D.C.
10 min walk • Universalist National Memorial Church is a Unitarian Universalist church located at 1810 16th Street, Northwest in the Dupont Circle vicinage of Washington, D.C. Theologically, the church describes itself as "both liberal Christian and Universalist".
~1020 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Military museum
National Museum of American Jewish Military History, Washington D.C.
5 min walk • The National Museum of American Jewish Military History was founded September 2, 1958, in Washington, D.C. to document and preserve "the contributions of Jewish Americans to the peace and freedom of the United States.. the public concerning the courage, heroism and sacrifices...
~1830 ftSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Thomas' Parish, Washington D.C.
9 min walk • St. Thomas' Parish is an Episcopal church in Washington, D.C. It is part of the Diocese of Washington.

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Which popular attractions are close to Holmead's Burying Ground?

Nearby attractions include L. Ron Hubbard House, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Wyoming Apartments, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Equestrian statue of George B. McClellan, Washington D.C. (5 min walk), Lothrop Mansion, Washington D.C. (5 min walk).

How to get to Holmead's Burying Ground by public transport?

The nearest stations to Holmead's Burying Ground:

Metro

Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (10 min walk)
Woodley Park • Lines: Rd (21 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (24 min walk)
Bus Loading (32 min walk)