Fredericksburg National Cemetery

Adjacent to the Battlefield

The final resting place for more than 15,000 Union soldiers with only 2,473 identified. The unknown markers are the smaller square stones; the top number indicates the plot number and the bottom numbe...

Wonderful cemetery to visit!

It was a very sobering place to visit. Realizing all of the lives that were lost at this battle. Sits high on a hill. A must see when in this area!

Important Stop on Tour of Fredericksburg Battlefield

Sitting atop Mayre's Hill is the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. Final resting place of thousands of men who lost their lives fighting for the preservation of their country. Located near the Sunken ...

Moving place, disappointing experience

The place itself is moving for the historical events that took place here. However, the experience of being here at this time is disappointing. Got here at 10 o’clock and tried to undertake a self gui...

Final Resting Place for Union Soldiers

Near the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center is the Fredericksburg National Cemetery. The tombstones are placed in a pattern similar to Arlington Cemetery. On the grounds there are monuments hon...