Cemeteries

Cemeteries have been a fascination for people through many decades. They are restful, reflective places filled with a sense of timelessness. They also are the site of much genealogical research. Roaming through older cemeteries, one is often struck by the carvings on gravestones or the statuary there. Perhaps you, too, have asked yourself the meaning of a particular carving.

Fredericksburg cemeteries attract all kinds of tourists each year because of the rich history that can be found there. We invite you to come and tour our cemeteries of great men and women. As well as learn about the wars that took place on our battlefields and brave soldiers who gave their live for our country to become what it is today. Listed below are some of the well-known cemeteries:

Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery

Six Confederate generals and more than 3,300 Southern soldiers lie buried here; 2,184 of them are unknown. A complete roster of those known soldiers buried there can be found on-line. An impressive monument, a life size zinc statue of a soldier on dress parade on a granite base was dedicated in 1884 to "Confederate Dead". The cemetery is open daily, with entry through the gates on Washington Avenue.

located at the corner of Washington Avenue and William St.
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery

Fredericksburg National Cemetery

The Fredericksburg National Cemetery became a National Cemetery in 1865. This Civil War graveyard is the final resting place for 15,276 soldiers of whom only 3,000 are identified. This beautifully maintained cemetery is next to Sunken Road and is part of Marye's Heights. On Memorial Day, the National Parks Service and the Boy Scouts set up illuminaries on each grave site. Since many graves contain more than one soldier's remains, there is more than one illuminary per grave stone.

located at the intersection of Lafayette Blvd. and Sunken Rd
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Fredericksburg National Cemetery

Gordon Cemetery

The cemetery is a small family cemetery for the owners of Kenmore in the 1800s. The Gordon family lived at Kenmore for 40 years. The cemetery houses 12 identified persons. It is enclosed by a brick wall about 6 feet high, with one gate as an entrance. The cemetery is in quite good shape.

located at the intersection of Washington Blvd. and Pitt St.
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Masonic Cemetery

The cemetery is part of the Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge #4 A.F & A.M. It is located next to the James Monroe Museum and was deeded to the city in 1784. Several famous Fredericksburg residents are buried here: Bazil Gordon (local businessman and areas first millionaire), Robert Lewis (son of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis), Lewis Littlepage, General George Weedon and Charles Yates. There are over 225 legible stones in the cemetery.

located on Charles St. next to the James Monroe Museum
Fredericksburg, Virginia

Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery

600 soldiers lie buried there amid quiet, peaceful surroundings. A listing of names of those buried there is available on-line.

located on Courthouse Rd.
Spotsylvania, Virginia
Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery

St. George Church Cemetery

The graveyard adjoining St. George's dates back to the first church. Among the prominent people buried in the churchyard are William Paul (brother of John Paul Jones) and of Colonel John Dandridge, Washington's father-in-law. Colonel Fielding Lewis and two of his children are buried beneath the steps of the church. The oldest stone in the cemetery dates to 1752 and is that of John Jones.

located on Princess Anne St.
Fredericksburg, Virginia