Cold Harbor National Cemetery

Cold Harbor National Cemetery is a burial ground in Hanover County containing approximately 2,100 white headstones arranged in orderly rows. The roughly 1.4-acre site brings together soldiers recovered after battles.

This burial ground was established in 1866 to inter soldiers from battlefields across the region. This gathering and interment effort took place right after the war ended.

The marble monument from 1877 and the Pennsylvania obelisk stand as tributes to those who fell during the Civil War. The white headstones arranged in rows create a quiet memorial to that era.

The cemetery is located at the junction of VA 156 and 619 and is easy to reach. Visitors can explore the grounds at their own pace and spend time reflecting on the history.

The first superintendent was Sergeant Major Augustus Barry, a Medal of Honor recipient, who is himself buried at the cemetery. His presence links leadership and service to this historical site.

Location: Hanover County

Inception: 1866

Architects: Montgomery C. Meigs

GPS coordinates: 37.64330,-77.28190

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:00