Fredericksburg, Virginia

History Lives
in Every Stone

Established in 1844, the Fredericksburg City Cemetery preserves the stories of generations of Fredericksburg's citizens — mayors, soldiers, educators, and beloved community members — within its historic walls.

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A Living Record of Fredericksburg's Heritage

For nearly 180 years, the Fredericksburg Cemetery has provided a final resting place for many of the city's most notable and influential citizens. The personal stories of these citizens also reflect the story of Fredericksburg itself.

Within this tranquil setting lie former mayors, civic leaders, educators, businessmen, professionals, religious leaders, and soldiers. Familiar names — Quinn, Embrey, Wallace, Rowe, Stearns, Heflin, Braxton, Wheeler, Scott, Goolrick, and Lacy — grace beautifully crafted stone markers and monuments.

The Fredericksburg Cemetery Company, a non-profit corporation, owns and maintains the property and accepts tax-deductible contributions.

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The historic entrance gate of Fredericksburg City Cemetery

Explore the Cemetery

Everything you need to plan a visit, research family history, or support our preservation mission.

Cemetery grounds in autumn

Find Graves

All known burials are listed on FindAGrave.com. Use our lot map to locate specific sections among over 2,000 headstones.

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The Memorial Garden with central granite obelisk

Memorial Garden

An economical and environmentally sensitive space for the burial of cremated remains, with bronze plaques on our central granite obelisk.

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Headstones near the east wall of the cemetery

Plan a Visit

The cemetery adjoins the Confederate Cemetery on Washington Ave. Visitors are welcome during daylight hours. Learn what to expect.

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Preservation & Education

Cemetery Conservation Workshop

The Fredericksburg City Cemetery partners with the University of Mary Washington Department of Historic Preservation to present the Cemetery Conservation and Preservation Workshop — connecting students and community members with the important work of protecting our historic markers.

These workshops teach hands-on techniques for safely cleaning, stabilizing, and documenting historic grave markers under the guidance of preservation professionals.

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UMW students working on headstone conservation Conservation workshop demonstration Overview of cemetery grounds

As with all historic treasures, the Fredericksburg Cemetery requires constant and costly work to preserve its beauty and integrity — landscape maintenance, marker conservation, and upkeep of the historic brick wall. Your tax-deductible donation makes a real difference.

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Get In Touch

The cemetery is open during daylight hours. Enter through the Confederate Cemetery gate — the City Cemetery is to your left.

Address
1000 Washington Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone
(540) 300-6140
Email
[email protected]
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 7643, Fredericksburg, VA 22404
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