Alexandria National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery, of approximately 5.5 acres, located in the town of Alexandria, Virginia. It is one of the original national cemeteries that were established in 1862. As of the end of 2005, it was site to 4,230 interments. A National Cemetery is a designation for nationally important cemeteries in the United States. ... Map Political Statistics Founded 1718 County Independent city Mayor William D. Euille Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 39. ... 1862 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

History

As one of the original national cemeteries, it served to be the burial grounds for soldiers who died in the numerous hospitals around the Alexandria area, but by 1864 it was almost filled to capacity. This lead to the development of the Arlington National Cemetery. 1864 (MDCCCLXIV) was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar) of the Gregorian calendar or a leap year starting on Sunday of the 12-day-slower Julian calendar. ... Arlington National Cemetery, in Arlington, Virginia, is an American military cemetery established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Robert E. Lees home. ...

Alexandria National Cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. The National Register of Historic Places is the USAs official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects worthy of preservation. ... 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Notable burials

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• Private L. J. Cook
• Corporal Lorenzo Foster
• Private George Foster
• Private John T. Stevenson
• Musician Joseph F. Whelen

See also

• United States Department of Veterans Affairs
• United States National Cemetery

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet department of the United States government responsible for administering programs of veterans benefits for veterans, their families, and survivors. ... A National Cemetery is a designation for nationally important cemeteries in the United States. ...

External links

• National Cemetery Administration
• Alexandria National Cemetery in Virginia