Rock Creek Cemetery

Rock Creek Cemetery A remarkable resting place for souls of all faiths. Dating from 1719, the Cemetery is also Washington’s oldest cemetery. Owned by the governing body of St.

Paul’s Episcopal Church, Rock Creek Parish — the only surviving colonial church in Washington, D.C. — the Cemetery is part of 100 acres of land donated by Colonel John Bradford in 1719. In 1840, an Act of Congress designated the grounds as a public cemetery for the city of Washington. Early in the 20th century, the Church sold off 14 of the original 100 acres to accommodate construction of New Ham

pshire Avenue, leaving the remaining 86-acre churchyard for use of the Parish. Although Rock Creek Cemetery remains under the stewardship of St. Paul’s Church, the burial grounds are nondenominational and open to all. Rock Creek Cemetery serves as the final resting place to some of Washington’s most notable residents.

Address

Rock Creek Church Road & Webster Street, NW
Washington D.C., DC
20011

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 7pm
Tuesday 8am - 7pm
Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
Friday 8am - 7pm
Saturday 7am - 7pm
Sunday 7am - 7pm

Telephone

(202) 726-2080

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