Alexandria, Virginia. Soldier's Cemetery. (U.S. Civil War) Black Coffee Mug

Alexandria, Virginia. Soldier's Cemetery. (U.S. Civil War) The Soldier's Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia, is a historic burial ground established in 1864 during the U.S. Civil War. It serves as a final resting place for over 2,000 Union soldiers who died while being treated at nearby hospitals or during prisoner exchanges at Camp Columbus and Fort Delaware. The cemetery was initially called the National Cemetery but was later renamed Soldier's Cemetery. The graves in the cemetery are arranged in rows, marked by simple white marble markers. Some notable individuals buried here include Major General Montgomery C. Meigs and Sergeant Majors Daniel Hough and Thomas F. Webster. The cemetery also features monuments dedicated to various Union regiments and state militias. Today, the Soldier's Cemetery is maintained by the National Park Service as part of the Alexandria National Cemetery. It serves as a significant historical landmark and is accessible to the public for visits.