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A Brief History of Congressional Cemetery. Historic Congressional Cemetery has been a final resting place for Washingtonians for over 207 years. In 1790 the ten mile square along the Potomac River was chosen for a new federal District and Pierre L’Enfant mapped out a city plan by 1792.
Explore the history of our cemetery and read information about some notable people who were buried in our historic burial ground. Visit us at our location, or call 202-543-0539.
Quick Facts. Location: 1801 E Street SE, Washington, DC. Designation: National Historic Landmark. MANAGED BY: Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery. Congressional Cemetery in Washington, DC, contains the remains of some of the nation’s most respected leaders, luminaries, and activists.
Through the efforts of local volunteers and with funds appropriated by Congress, Congressional Cemetery, the first national burial ground, has been restored as both a meaningful community space and a monument to the elected officials who died while serving their nation in Washington, DC.
Originally founded as a neighborhood cemetery by Capitol Hill residents, Congressional Cemetery is located on L'Enfant's third largest public square after the Capitol and White House.
4 days ago · Senators. Each state in the United States elects two senators, regardless of the state’s population. Senators serve six-year terms with staggered elections. Americans in the United States’s six territories do not have senators. California’s senators are: Senior Senator.
Yes, absolutely. Currently, there are some 220 natural burial cemeteries in the US. Only a few are designated Conservation Ground burial sites that specifically aim to restore natural habitat. A large number are Natural Burial cemeteries, and then there are hybrid cemeteries.
