Old Town in Alexandria, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2025
1. Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution Memorial
In memory of an unknown soldier of the American Revolution. Erected by the National Society, Children of the American Revolution
Temporary marker placed by American Legion Post No. 24, Alexandria, Virginia
Erected 1929 by National Society, Children of the American Revolution.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary.
Location. 38° 48.105′ N, 77° 2.627′ W. Memorial is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Old Town. It is on South Fairfax Street north of Wolfe Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 310 S Royal St, Alexandria VA 22314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Old Presbyterian Meeting House Burial Ground (a few steps from this marker); Old Presbyterian Meeting House Church Yard (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Old Presbyterian Meeting House Burial Ground (a few steps from this marker); Major John Carlyle (a few steps from this marker); John Carlyle (a few steps from this marker); Original Manse of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House (a few steps from this marker); The Basilica of Saint Mary (within shouting distance of this marker); Saint Mary's Catholic Parish (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2025
2. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), February 9, 2025
3. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution
Credits. This page was last revised on February 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
