Battleground National Cemetery
This tiny, one-acre cemetery serves as a reminder of when the Civil War got close to the nation’s capitol.

📜 This tiny, one-acre cemetery in Washington, D.C., is one of the country’s smallest national cemeteries.
🔍 It serves as a poignant reminder of the American Civil War's proximity to the nation's capital.

Why Go

🇺🇸 Explore a significant Civil War site where Union soldiers are buried.
🏛️ See the original superintendent’s lodge, designed in 1871.
🌳 Experience a historic setting with Civil-War-era cannons flanking the main gate.
👀 Learn about President Lincoln facing enemy fire at nearby Fort Stevens.

Tips

🅿️ Located on Georgia Avenue, street parking may be available.

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