Historic Cemeteries in Virginia
There are 14 historic cemeteries in Virginia 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.
Historic Cemeteries in Virginia
- Westview Cemetery701 Roanoke Street · Blacksburg, VA · est. 1832Municipal cemetery
- Fredericksburg City CemeteryFredericksburg, VA · est. 1844Municipal cemetery
- Barton Heights CemeteryRichmond, VA · est. 1815Cemetery
- Clifton Union CemeteryFairfax Station, VA · est. 1899Cemetery
- Lynch GraveyardAltavista, VAChurch cemetery
- Putt Family CemeteryGlasgow, VA · est. 1850Family cemetery
- Lyle Chapel Cemetery of Windy Cove Presbyterian ChurchWarm Springs, VAPresbyterian cemetery
- Mount Hope United Methodist Church CemeteryWarm Springs, VAMethodist cemetery
- Darnes CemeteryBrambleton, VACemetery
- Old Wachapreague Burial GroundOnancock, VACemetery
- Sweeney CemeteryAppomattox, VACemetery
- The Lee & Fairfax Family CemeteryCherry Hill, VAFamily cemetery
- Viewmont CemeteryMotley, VACemetery
- Woodward Family GraveyardBuckhall, VAFamily cemetery
Historic Cemeteries by city in Virginia
Other cemetery types in Virginia
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 Virginia?
We list 14 historic cemeteries in Virginia. 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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- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.