West Point Cemetery
National Register of Historic Places

West Point Cemetery

Norfolk (Independent City), Norfolk County, Virginia
Listed
May 2, 2007
Type
District
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
07000393

About this property

West Point Cemetery, also known as Potter's Field and Calvary Cemetery, is a historic cemetery and national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses three contributing sites, one contributing structure, and one contributing object in an African American graveyard in downtown Norfolk. The cemetery was established in 1873, and includes a grouping of headstones marking the remains of 58 black soldiers and sailors who served in the American Civil War, and a monument honoring these veterans stands over their graves. Other notable elements include the Potter's Field, O’Rourke Mausoleum, and the West Point Cemetery entry sign. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. It is contiguous with Elmwood Cemetery, listed in 2013.

Location

238 E. Princess Anne Rd.
Norfolk (Independent City), Norfolk County, Virginia
36.86145, -76.28490

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Sources

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When was West Point Cemetery listed on the National Register?

West Point Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 2007.

What type of historic resource is West Point Cemetery?

West Point Cemetery is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for West Point Cemetery?

The period of significance for West Point Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1817.

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