Barney Circle in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
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Congressional Cemetery
Welcome to Congressional Cemetery, a place where American heritage comes to life every day.
There are about 65,000 people buried on these 35 acres, and about half of them are children. Historic Congressional Cemetery predates Arlington Cemetery by about 70 years. We have lots of stories to tell about military, government, society, music, and colonial history.
We are so glad you are here! Please enjoy our cell phone, walking, and docent-led tours. After your tour, please consider joining the association to help us preserve the cemetery for many years to come.
Erected by Historic Congressional Cemetery.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 4, 1807.
Location. 38° 52.968′ N, 76° 58.737′ W. Marker is in Southeast Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Barney Circle. It is on E Street Southeast just east of Potomac Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (a few steps from this marker); Heroes of 1814 (a few steps from this marker); Ann G. Sprigg (within shouting distance of this marker); Mountjoy Bayly (within shouting distance of this marker); Alain LeRoy Locke (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Flora Adams Darling (about 300 feet away); Elbridge Gerry (about 300 feet away); Dr. William Thornton (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Southeast Washington.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2022
2. Welcome Marker
The marker stands in front of the administration building near the entrance to the cemetery.
Photographed by Richard E. Miller, December 23, 2010
3. National Register of Historic Places and District of Columbia Landmarks plaque near the entrance
This sign has since been removed since the cemetery has since been declared a National Historic Landmark.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 4, 2022
4. National Historic Landmark plaque for Historic Congressional Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 246 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 29, 2019, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on December 4, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on December 26, 2010, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on December 4, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
