About Civil War Cemetary
Civil War Cemetary is a cemetery near Barry Farms, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. It was established in 1852. It carries a heritage listing (NRHP 79003101). The nearest other listed cemetery is Saint Elizabeths Hospital East Cemetery, about 0.9 mi away.
The establishment of St. Elizabeths Hospital was a landmark in the mid 19th century reform movement to provide both protective and healing care for the mentally ill. At the time of the Civil War, the Hospital was pressed into service to receive soldiers w
This record has no mailing address, so it is listed under the nearest town, Barry Farms. The pin on the map shows the recorded location.
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38.85466, -77.00356
What Civil War Cemetary offers
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- Accepting new burials Not available
- Cremation options Not available
- Cremation niches Not available
- Mausoleum Not available
- Columbarium Not available
- Chapel Not available
- Green burial Not available
- Veterans section Not available
- Office on site Not available
- Parking Not available
- Wheelchair accessible Not available
- Restrooms Not available
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- Congressional Cemetery1801 E Street Southeast, Washington, DCCemetery2.3 mi
Frequently asked questions
Where is Civil War Cemetary located?
No street address is on record. Civil War Cemetary is near Barry Farms in District of Columbia, District of Columbia, at GPS coordinates 38.85466, -77.00356. Use the directions link to navigate to the coordinates.
What are the visiting hours of Civil War Cemetary?
Visiting hours are not on record. Many cemeteries are open from dawn to dusk, but confirm with the cemetery or the local town office before visiting.
How do I find a grave at Civil War Cemetary?
Contact the cemetery office or owner for interment records and plot maps. Volunteer indexes such as Find a Grave and BillionGraves may list transcribed headstones. For veterans, the VA Nationwide Gravesite Locator covers national and many state veterans cemeteries.
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