Congressional Cemetery Parks, Gardens & Cemeteries
Oldest National Cemetery
1801 E Street Southeast
Washington,
DC, 20003
United States
+1 202 543 0539
http://www.congressionalcemete..
Transport Options:
Train Available: Stadium-Armory
Washington,
DC, 20003
United States
+1 202 543 0539http://www.congressionalcemete..Transport Options:
Train Available: Stadium-Armory
Overview
J. Edgar Hoover, the notorious FBI director, and John Philip Sousa, the patriotic composer, are buried here, the oldest national cemetery in the country. The 30-acre site also holds the gravesites of members of Congress, Native Americans, Lincoln-assassination conspirators and other notables. Brochures for a self-guided walking tour are available at the gatehouse.outstanding historyby Yahoo | 2004-12-16 23:30:12 | 
An exceptional example of cemetery preservation in progress. This cemetery has examples of beautiful statuary and monuments and is full of history that is simply not available elsewhere.
