Rock Creek Cemetery/Churchyard

Category: Cemetery in Washington, District of Columbia

Address: 201 Allison St NW, Washington, DC 20011, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9AM–5PM

Tuesday: 9AM–5PM

Wednesday: 9AM–5PM

Thursday: 9AM–5PM

Friday: 9AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Mary A. Malinconico

Apr 16, 2022

Visited Rock Creek Cemetery on April 15…on a lovely spring day. Nice place to take a walk while viewing the grave sites. Lovely cherry trees in bloom.

Saj Popat

Mar 7, 2022

Peaceful and well-managed.

Cameo C.

Apr 30, 2021

Absolutely lovely.

Austin Graff

Apr 20, 2020

If you're also oddly inspired by cemeteries, you hit the jackpot with Rock Creek Cemetery. Not only if this cemetery sizeable and with many gems inside, it's next door to another equally interesting cemetery- Soldiers Home Cemetery. Both are located in the Northeast neighborhood of Fort Totten close to several restaurants, parks, and even breweries. As you walk through the main gate, you'll read a sign that notes the cemetery was established in 1887. However, its story begins in 1719 when Maryland was under British rule. The cemetery was in the churchyard of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. When the British left, the area became part of D.C., and years later, it became Rock Creek Cemetery. The cemetery itself has well-kept paths through the property. There are thousands of gravestones, mausoleums, and sculptures. There's also a chapel in the center of the property. The cemetery houses not only politicians but also athletes, writers, journalists, etc. One of the best-hidden gems inside is the Adams Memorial in honor of a photographer. You'll know you stumbled upon it when you see a circle of well-kept bushes. There's a small path leading inside to the eerie memorial.

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Questions & Answers

How far to walk to see. Adam's memorial in rock creek cemetery?

D Arial | Oct 12, 2020
Chris C | Oct 12, 2020

It's a beautiful cemetery

Is this cemetery haunted?

Mouse Treehouse | Oct 13, 2018
j craig | Oct 13, 2018

Not in the traditional sense. But there are kind Spirits moving about. I can feel them and I have gotten a slight glimpse of them before.

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my grandfather is buried there (James Ernest Monroe Bladen). My Mother wants to have her ashes scattered over his grave and a small marker placed next to his. Is this allowed. If so I need to find out who to call. She is 93 and may go at anytime.

Kevin Rogers | Oct 12, 2020
Oona Waxenfelter | Oct 12, 2020

You need to call the office at St. Paul's Rock Creek Parish. They run the cemetery.

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