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Alexandria, Virginia, Soldiers' Cemetery, Alexandria National Cemetery, historic photos
An historic photo view of the Soldiers' Cemetery, at Alexandria, Virginia. This cemetery was established in 1862 as one of the first cemeteries specifically established for the burial of the war dead during the Civil War. By 1864, the cemetery was nearly full which led to the development of the Arlington National Cemetery. Additional views of Soldiers' Cemetery are below.
These historic photos show the original painted wood markers which were replaced in 1876 by more durable marble markers. No Confederate soldiers are buried here although at one time there were 39 Confederate soldiers who died as prisoners of war buried here. These 39 were removed in 1879 by the Daughters of the Confederacy and moved to the Christ Church Cemetery, also in Alexandria, Virginia. (See more about Christ Church and Cemetery at the link below.)
These photos are from the Civil War period and were likely taken between 1862 and 1865. The middle photo is by photographer Andrew J. Russell.
The cemetery now known as Alexandria National Cemetery is located at 1450 Wilkes Street, Alexandria, Virginia.
See also:
Slaves Pens - Confederate Prison, Alexandria, Virginia
Christ Church, Alexandria, Virginia
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