Rock Creek Cemetery, Rural cemetery in Petworth, Washington D.C.
Rock Creek Cemetery extends across 86 acres of rolling landscape, featuring natural grounds, historical monuments, and traditional burial sections throughout the property.
The cemetery originated in 1719 as a churchyard for St. Paul's Episcopal Church within the British colonial Province of Maryland before Congress recognized it in 1840.
The grounds contain numerous artistic sculptures and memorials, including the renowned Adams Memorial created by sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens for Marian and Henry Adams.
The cemetery gates open daily from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, while the administrative office operates on weekdays between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
The property maintains sections dedicated to different religious denominations, including St. Paul's Episcopal Church, St. John's Russian Orthodox Church, and St. Nicholas Orthodox Cathedral.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Inception: 1719
Address: 201 Allison St NW, Washington, DC 20011 20011
Website: https://rockcreekcemetery.org
GPS coordinates: 38.94778,-77.01306
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:43
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