Old Masonic Cemetery
Virginia · United States
18th century Masonic cemetery, resting place of early Freemasons and town leaders.
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Old Masonic Cemetery
Welcome to the Old Masonic Cemetery, a profound sanctuary of American history, fraternal heritage, and architectural marvels. As you step through the weathered gates, you are entering a space where the echoes of the past speak…
Listen in the app2The Grand Entrance and Lodge Plots
As we begin our exploration just inside the main entrance, you are immediately greeted by the profound symbolism of the Masonic fraternity. Notice the heavy, wrought-iron gates, adorned with a rusted motif that perfectly…
Listen in the app3The Raised Tombs and Family Mausoleums
As we follow the path deeper into the cemetery, the architectural style undergoes a dramatic and fascinating shift. Here, you will notice an abundance of raised, above-ground tombs, a distinctive burial tradition that originated…
Listen in the app4The Ghost Town Crypts and Elaborate Carvings
Continuing our walk, the paved path transitions into a soft, sandy trail, leading us into one of the most historically evocative areas of the cemetery, affectionately known as the ghost town section. Local folklore tells a…
Listen in the app5The Pioneer Settlers and Revolutionary Patriots
We now cross into the oldest and perhaps most revered sector of the grounds, dedicated to the early pioneers and the brave soldiers of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The tree canopy here is dense, casting dappled, golden light…
Listen in the app6The African American Burial Grounds
As we carefully navigate the sloping terrain along the hillside, we enter the profoundly moving African American burial grounds. Historically, plantation cemeteries placed the graves of enslavers at the very top of the hill,…
Listen in the app7The Obelisk of Major John Mitchell
Our route now takes us away from the swept pathways and toward the wild, untamed perimeter of the cemetery. You will need to step carefully here, pushing past the encroaching briar patches and thick underbrush, as we seek out one…
Listen in the app8The Grand Memorial Vista
For the final stop on our walking route, we ascend to the highest elevation point of the cemetery to witness a true architectural triumph, a towering structure deeply inspired by the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.…
Listen in the app9Closing
As our journey through the Old Masonic Cemetery comes to a close, take a moment to stand near the grand memorial and look back over the remarkable landscape we have just traversed. We have walked through centuries of American…
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What is Old Masonic Cemetery?
Old Masonic Cemetery is a place in Virginia · United States with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Virginia · United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.3056, -77.4634 |
| Last updated |
