National Register of Historic Places

Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery

Norfolk (Independent City), Norfolk County, Virginia
Listed
July 12, 2001
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
01000694

About this property

Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery is a historic cemetery and national historic district located in Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses six contributing structures and one contributing object within a cemetery established in 1854 to serve the Roman Catholic communities of Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake. The cemetery was founded by the pastor of St. Mary's Church of Norfolk. Notable features include a large bronze crucifix, erected around 1922 in honor of Catholic servicemen who served in World War I, and six family mausoleums. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Location

3000 Church St.
Norfolk (Independent City), Norfolk County, Virginia
36.87505, -76.28046

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When was Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery listed on the National Register?

Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 12, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery?

Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

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