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Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard
Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard
Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard
Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard
Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard
Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard
Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard
Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard
Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard
Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard
Reviews
Austin Graff (04/20/2020)
If you're also oddly inspired by cemeteries, you hit the jackpot with Rock Creek Cemetery. Not only if this cemetery sizeable and with many gems inside, it's next door to another equally interesting cemetery- Soldiers Home Cemetery. Both are located in the Northeast neighborhood of Fort Totten close to several restaurants, parks, and even breweries.nnAs you walk through the main gate, you'll read a sign that notes the cemetery was established in 1887. However, its story begins in 1719 when Maryland was under British rule. The cemetery was in the churchyard of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. When the British left, the area became part of D.C., and years later, it became Rock Creek Cemetery.nnThe cemetery itself has well-kept paths through the property. There are thousands of gravestones, mausoleums, and sculptures. There's also a chapel in the center of the property. The cemetery houses not only politicians but also athletes, writers, journalists, etc. One of the best-hidden gems inside is the Adams Memorial in honor of a photographer. You'll know you stumbled upon it when you see a circle of well-kept bushes. There's a small path leading inside to the eerie memorial.
Graff Corby (10/23/2019)
The staff are so helpful and knowledgeable about the history of the cemetery! A beautiful place for family members to rest peacefully eternal! Thanks so much!
Kevin Spann (01/14/2020)
Grounds are well manicured and the staff is friendly. Ver peaceful and quiet surroundings.
Josh Bowers (11/19/2019)
I have spent hours in Rock Creek Cemetery admiring statues and learning from inscriptions on tombstones. It’s an extraordinarily beautiful place.
Michael Potvin (02/16/2020)
One of my favorite birding spots in DC
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