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Historic Cemeteries in the United States

There are 1,392 historic cemeteries in the United States in our directory. Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.

Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.

1,392 listings

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Frequently asked questions

What is a historic cemetery?

Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.

How many historic cemeteries are in the United States?

We list 1,392 historic cemeteries in the United States. Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.

Why might a historic cemetery be missing from this list?

We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.

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