Mount Zion Cemetery in Washington, District of Columbia
Also known as Mount Zion Cemetery (historical)
About Mount Zion Cemetery
Mount Zion Cemetery is a cemetery in Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia. Wikidata records one notable person buried here: Louisa Parke Costin. The nearest cremation provider we know of is Riverdale Park Crematory in Washington, about 1.1 mi away. It is one of 44 cemeteries we list in District of Columbia, and 144 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 people buried at Mount Zion Cemetery
- Louisa Parke Costin1804-1831Ran a school in Washington D. C. for African-American children
People whose Wikidata entry gives Mount Zion 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
38.91155, -77.05411
What Mount Zion 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.
Nearby cemeteries
- Female Union Band Society Burying Ground (historical)Golden Triangle, DCCemetery0.1 mi
- Old Methodist Burying Ground (historical)Golden Triangle, DCMethodist cemetery0.1 mi
- Oak Hill Cemetery3001 R Street Northwest, Washington, DCCemetery0.1 mi
- Beall Burying Ground (historical)Foggy Bottom, DCCemetery0.4 mi
- Holmeads Cemetery (historical)Adams Morgan, DCCemetery0.6 mi
- Presbyterian Graveyard (historical)Foggy Bottom, DCPresbyterian cemetery0.7 mi
- Young Mens Baptist Cemetery (historical)Adams Morgan, DCBaptist cemetery0.9 mi
- Holy Rood Cemetery2128 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest, Washington, DCCemetery1.0 mi
- Georgetown Visitation CemeteryFoggy Bottom, DCCatholic cemetery1.0 mi
- Jesuit Community CemeteryFoggy Bottom, DCCatholic cemetery1.1 mi
Funeral homes near Mount Zion Cemetery
- Riverdale Park Crematory1.1 miCremation provider · Washington · (301) 887-1640
- Devol Funeral Home1.1 miFuneral home · Washington · (202) 333-6680
- Hall Brothers Funeral Home1.8 miFuneral home · Washington · (202) 234-3370
- Robinson Funeral Home1.9 miFuneral home · Washington · (202) 387-5984
- Bacon Funeral Home1.9 miFuneral home · Washington · (202) 332-3352
- Heaven Bound Cremation Services Of Dc2.3 miCremation provider · Washington · (202) 422-1806
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Mount Zion Cemetery located?
Mount Zion Cemetery is at 2501 Mill Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007 in District of Columbia. GPS coordinates: 38.91155, -77.05411.
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