Alexandria West , Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)

Lebanon Union Cemetery

— City of Alexandria, Virginia —

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 14, 2025

1. Lebanon Union Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Local residents met on September 24, 1866, to organize a society to establish a church open to multiple Christian denominations, schoolhouse, and cemetery under the name Lebanon Union. Today, the cemetery sits on the western edge of Alexandria, in what was once part of Fairfax County. Two brick buildings, used as both a chapel and a schoolhouse, existed on this site prior to the formal establishment of the cemetery. The first was constructed ca. 1833 and was destroyed by the Union army and the second was built ca. 1864 and stood until Little River Turnpike was enlarged in the 1950s. The church once affiliated with the cemetery is no longer in existence. Lebanon Union Cemetery is now maintained by the City of Alexandria.

Erected by City of Alexandria, Virginia.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Virginia, The City of Alexandria series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 24, 1866.

Location. 38° 49.046′ N, 77° 8.339′ W. Marker is in Alexandria, Virginia. It is in Alexandria West. It is on North Breckinridge Place south of Lincolnia Road, on the left when

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traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Breckinridge Pl, Alexandria VA 22312, 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Lebanon Union Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Lebanon Union Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Dora Kelley Nature Park & Wildlife Sanctuary (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cloud's Mill Race (approx. 0.9 miles away); a different marker also named Dora Kelley Nature Park & Wildlife Sanctuary (approx. 0.9 miles away); Protecting Threatened Species (approx. 1.1 miles away); James Marx All Veterans Park (approx. 1.2 miles away); A Legacy of Conservation (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alexandria.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Three identical markers have been affixed along the fencing around the cemetery.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), April 14, 2025

2. Lebanon Union Cemetery Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 14, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 154 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 14, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.