Southwest Quadrant in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Old Presbyterian Meeting House
Presbyterian Cemetery
In this cemetery rest the earthly remains of Patriots in the Revolutionary War, many of whom were of Scottish ancestry.
These Patriots, along with many Presbyterians from Alexandria, fought for the cause of Liberty and assisted the Soldiers of Washington's Armies. The Old Presbyterian Meeting House also administers the Burial Ground at its church on Fairfax Street in Alexandria, where many other Patriots rest.
William Bartleman John Turpin Brooks Joseph Dean Andrew Fleming William Harper James Irwin Dennis Johnston (also "Johnson") James Kennedy John Kincaid William McKnight William Newton Henry Nicholson Dennis Ramsay Henry Rose John Westcott Robert Young
Erected by The George Washington Chapter, Virginia Society Sons of the American Revolution, and the Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, D.C.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington
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Location. 38° 48.028′ N, 77° 3.429′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in the Southwest Quadrant. It is on Hamilton Avenue south of Wilkes Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 Wilkes Street, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area and in Northern Virginia. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Upper South, and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Courtesy of Bethel Cemetery, Est. 1885 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bethel Cemetery (about 400 feet away); a different marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 659 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 26, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
