Washington, United States
6625 Georgia Ave NW
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Battleground National Cemetery on Georgia Avenue NW is the second smallest national cemetery in the United States (Hampton National Cemetery in Virginia is the nation's smallest). When I was there a park ranger went to the trouble of introducing herself and gave me a knowledgeable account of the cemetery's origin but also the history surrounding the battle that took place on surrounding land. What was a brief stop to pass some time became an informative experience. Bravo!
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Along the Takoma-Brightwood border in Northwest DC is one of the country's smallest national cemeteries on one acre of land. It was created and dedicated by Abraham Lincoln himself after the Battle at Fort Stevens. It was there that the Union stopped the attack on Washington, DC and the only time Lincoln came under direct fire from the Confederacy. 41 Union soldiers gave their lives that day and this cemetery honors them. The cemetery is easy to miss, but once you're through the gate, you won't soon forget it. Take time to read the signs about its history and walk through the grass remembering the soldiers who defended Washington, DC at Fort Stevens nearby. The cemetery is run by the National Park Service so entry is free.
It's a place to see history which most don't see these days.
The cemetery was well maintained. There were lots of information about the creation of the military cemeteries on the placards.
Great historical site. A must for those interested in the civil war.
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