Oakwood Cemetery

Oakwood Cemetery is a 199-acre military burial ground in Richmond with separate sections for Confederate soldiers, Jewish burials, and local residents. Stone monuments and mature trees line winding paths throughout the grounds, creating distinct areas within the larger site.

Established in 1854, the cemetery became a major burial ground during the Civil War when it received casualties from nearby Chimborazo Hospital. Its growth was closely tied to the conflict's intensity from 1862 to 1865.

The cemetery reflects Richmond's social divisions through its separate burial sections for different communities. Visitors notice this spatial arrangement as they walk through the grounds.

An on-site office helps visitors locate graves and handles requests for photographs of memorial sites. Comfortable shoes are recommended since you will walk across the large grounds.

The Confederate section holds around 17,000 soldiers, making it one of the largest Civil War burial grounds from that era. This concentration of graves at one location powerfully documents the scale of casualties from that period.

Location: Richmond

Inception: 1854

Website: http://restoreoakwood.com

GPS coordinates: 37.53830,-77.39670

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00