📜 Historic cemetery in Richmond, Virginia, established 1820, and the first municipal burying ground in Richmond.🔍 National Historic Landmark, restored by a volunteer group, and resting place for famous Virginians and Edgar Allan Poe's family and friends. # Why Go 🏛️ Explore a National Historic Landmark 🚶 Discover graves of notable figures like Chief Justice John Marshall, Peter Francisco, and Elizabeth Van Lew 📚 Connect with Edgar Allan Poe's history through his family and friends' graves 🌳 Enjoy a picturesque, park-like setting with walking tours, plays, and historic celebrations # Why Avoid 💤 May be quiet, less visited despite historical significance # Tips 🅿️ Parking is plentiful inside the cemetery, observe lanes and right of way. 📍 Entrances are on Hospital Street and East Bates Street.