Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution – Alexandria, Virginia - Atlas Obscura

Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the American Revolution

The final resting place of an unidentified revolutionary soldier sits behind a Virginia church. 

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In the tiny cemetery behind a still-active Alexandria church, lies the grave of an unknown soldier of the American Revolutionary War.

He was found in his Revolutionary War uniform, buried in a munitions box that was unearthed during excavations in 1826. In 1929, the American Legion took up his cause and formalized an annual commemoration with readings and wreath-layings that coincide each year with the Alexandria President’s Day ceremonies and festivities.

There are numerous other interesting graves in this small cemetery, many dating from colonial times. 

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Enter from South Fairfax Street, near the intersection with Wolfe Street. The cemetery is behind the church.

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