Alexandria National Cemetery by Ewingjr98
Not to be confused with Arlington National Cemetery, Alexandria National Cemetery is located three or four miles away from its famous neighbor. Alexandria National Cemetery was established in 1862, as one of the original 14 national cemeteries. This cemetery is just five and a half acres and contains the remains of 4,240 people, mostly Union soldiers from the Civil War. By 1864 this cemetery was almost filled, prompting the creation of Arlington National Cemetery. The only monument in the cemetery is dedicated to four soldiers who died pursuing Lincoln's assassin. The Superintendent's Lodge at the front gate is the oldest structure on the grounds, and it was built in 1870.
The African American Heritage Park borders one side of the cemetery, but can not be reached from inside the cemetery grounds.
