Fort Harrison National Cemetery

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Fort Harrison National Cemetery, Military cemetery near Richmond, United States

Fort Harrison National Cemetery extends across 1.5 acres of land in Henrico County, containing 1,570 interments within precisely arranged burial sections.

The cemetery opened in 1866 to reinter Union soldiers who died in nearby battles, including those from the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.

The Second Empire architectural design of Fort Harrison National Cemetery reflects the formal military traditions of post-Civil War memorial grounds.

The cemetery maintains daily opening hours from sunrise to sunset, with administrative services available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM.

The majority of graves at Fort Harrison National Cemetery belong to unidentified Union soldiers who perished during Civil War conflicts.

Location: Virginia

Inception: 1866

Architects: Montgomery C. Meigs

Phone: +18047952031

Website: https://cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/FtHarrison.asp

GPS coordinates: 37.42830,-77.36670

Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:05

Around this place
Show the full map
Henricus
United States of America

Henricus

6.1 km
Varina-Enon Bridge
United States of America

Varina-Enon Bridge

6.5 km
Chimborazo Park
United States of America

Chimborazo Park

618 m
James Monroe Building
United States of America

James Monroe Building

13.3 km
Malvern Hill
United States of America

Malvern Hill

11.6 km
Dutch Gap
United States of America

Dutch Gap

5.8 km
Richmond National Cemetery
United States of America

Richmond National Cemetery

9.9 km
Fort Darling
United States of America

Fort Darling

5.3 km
Henrico City
United States of America

Henrico City

5.9 km
James River Steam Brewery Cellars
United States of America

James River Steam Brewery Cellars

10.7 km
Model Tobacco Building
United States of America

Model Tobacco Building

11.1 km
Tree Hill
United States of America

Tree Hill

8.6 km
Bridge at Falling Creek
United States of America

Bridge at Falling Creek

6.5 km
Armitage Manufacturing Company
United States of America

Armitage Manufacturing Company

11.6 km
Woodward House
United States of America

Woodward House

11.6 km
Robert Fulton School
United States of America

Robert Fulton School

10.4 km
American Tobacco Company, South Richmond Complex Historic District
United States of America

American Tobacco Company, South Richmond Complex Historic District

11.5 km
Clarke-Palmore House
United States of America

Clarke-Palmore House

9.5 km
Proctor Creek, Jefferson Davis Highway Marker
United States of America

Proctor Creek, Jefferson Davis Highway Marker

6.6 km
Farmer's Rest
United States of America

Farmer's Rest

2.5 km
Chesapeake Warehouses
United States of America

Chesapeake Warehouses

11.5 km
The Village Grill
United States of America

The Village Grill

10.9 km
Chimborazo Medical Museum
United States of America

Chimborazo Medical Museum

11.7 km
Hatcher Island Bridge
United States of America

Hatcher Island Bridge

4.8 km
Enon Library
United States of America

Enon Library

11.3 km
Sandston Branch Library
United States of America

Sandston Branch Library

11.6 km
Varina Area Library
United States of America

Varina Area Library

3.6 km
Meadowdale Library
United States of America

Meadowdale Library

9.6 km
Show the full map

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Fort Harrison National Cemetery - Military cemetery near Richmond, United States » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes