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Congressional Cemetery in Washington, District of Columbia

Directions (202) 543-0539 congressionalcemetery.org
Overview

About Congressional Cemetery

Congressional Cemetery is a cemetery in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. The grounds sit at about 46 feet above sea level. Wikidata records 279 notable people buried here, including J. Edgar Hoover, Elbridge Gerry and John Philip Sousa. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 531306. The nearest funeral home we know of is Global Funeral Services LLC in Washington, about 0.7 mi away. It is one of 44 cemeteries we list in District of Columbia, and 139 other listed cemeteries lie within 10 miles. The oldest recorded cemetery in District of Columbia dates to 1852. 14 of the 44 listings in District of Columbia have a phone number or website on record.

Notable burials

Notable people buried at Congressional Cemetery

All in DC

Among them: 92 US representatives, 20 writers, 18 US senators, 15 governors, 13 Civil War veterans, 12 journalists, 12 War of 1812 veterans, 10 artists.

Show all 279 notable burials

People whose Wikidata entry gives Congressional Cemetery as their place of burial, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them. Names link to Wikipedia where an English article exists. Plot locations are not included; ask the cemetery office.

Map

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38.88132, -76.97789

Services & features

What Congressional Cemetery offers

Not available: we have no confirmed information yet about accepting new burials, cremation options, cremation niches, mausoleum, columbarium, chapel, green burial, veterans section, office on site, parking, wheelchair accessible, restrooms. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Congressional Cemetery located?

Congressional Cemetery is at 1801 E Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003 in District of Columbia. GPS coordinates: 38.88132, -76.97789.

What are the visiting hours of Congressional Cemetery?

The recorded hours are: Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa-Su 08:00-18:00. Hours can change on holidays, so confirm with the cemetery at (202) 543-0539.

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