National Register of Historic Places

Glebe Burying Ground

Swoope, Augusta County, Virginia
Listed
September 30, 1985
Type
Site
Period
Listed
Ref No.
85002722

About this property

Glebe Burying Ground, also known as Glebe Cemetery, is a historic cemetery located near Swoope, Augusta County, Virginia. It is one of the oldest cemeteries in Augusta County and contains a wide variety of stones illustrating the evolution of local funerary art from the 1770s through the 19th century. The land that it sits on was purchased in 1749 to provide an income for the local Anglican parish, but it is unknown when the burying ground actually began to be used. It is now owned by the county. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Location

Swoope, Augusta County, Virginia
38.10944, -79.22200

Categories

ARTEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
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Sources

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When was Glebe Burying Ground listed on the National Register?

Glebe Burying Ground was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 30, 1985.

What type of historic resource is Glebe Burying Ground?

Glebe Burying Ground is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.

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