Culpeper National Cemetery

Culpeper National Cemetery is a burial ground for fallen Union soldiers in Virginia, spread across a large wooded expanse with white headstones arranged in straight rows. The grounds feature a Victorian-style superintendent's lodge from 1872 that anchors the property.

This cemetery was established in 1867 shortly after the Civil War ended, created to bury soldiers who died in battles near Culpeper. The major engagements at Cedar Mountain and Chancellorsville prompted the need for a dedicated burial ground.

The cemetery honors soldiers from multiple states, and visitors can see how the inscriptions reflect the wide geographic reach of those who fought and died during the regional battles. The monuments tell stories of people from distant communities who ended up together in this place.

The grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset, allowing visitors to walk freely through the cemetery at any time. The main office is available on weekdays if you need directions or have questions about specific burials.

A veterans organization donated additional land in the 1970s that expanded the cemetery's capacity significantly and helped address overcrowding at other national burial sites. This expansion made it possible to accommodate more service members without relocating existing graves.

Location: Culpeper County

Architects: Montgomery C. Meigs

Phone: +5408250027

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

GPS coordinates: 38.46970,-77.99170

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:46