Alexandria National Cemetery (Virginia)

Alexandria National Cemetery
Alexandria National Cemetery; in the background, behind the second stone wall, may be seen some of the older burials
Location1450 Wilkes St., Alexandria, Virginia
Coordinates38°48′07″N 77°03′29″W / 38.80194°N 77.05806°W / 38.80194; -77.05806
Area5.5 acres (2.2 ha)
Built1862
ArchitectMeigs, Montgomery C.
Architectural styleItalianate, Second Empire
MPSCivil War Era National Cemeteries MPS
NRHP reference No.95000106
VLR No.100-0138
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMarch 2, 1995
Designated VLROctober 19, 1994

Alexandria National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery, of approximately 5.5 acres (2.2 ha), located in the city of Alexandria, Virginia. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it is one of the original national cemeteries that were established in 1862. As of 2014, it was site to over 4,500 interments. The cemetery can accommodate the cremated remains of eligible individuals.