West Point Cemetery, Historic African American cemetery in downtown Norfolk, United States
West Point Cemetery extends across multiple sections, including Potter's Field and dedicated areas for military veterans along Princess Anne Road.
Established in 1873, the cemetery became a final resting place for 58 African American soldiers who served in the Union Army during the Civil War.
The 1906 West Point Monument features Sergeant William H. Carney of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment, commemorating African American military service.
Cemetery records and interment information are available at the Elmwood Cemetery office, with visiting hours from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.
James Fuller, a former slave who became Norfolk's first African American City Councilman, initiated the cemetery's name change from Calvary to West Point in 1885.
Location: Norfolk
GPS coordinates: 36.86111,-76.28500
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:25
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