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Historic Sites Poplar Grove National Cemetery

  • Address
    8005 Vaughan Road
    Petersburg, VA 23803
  • Phone
    804-732-3531 (NPS Headquarters)
  • City
    Petersburg
    Locality
    Dinwiddie
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"Where Valor Proudly Sleeps"
Places like Poplar Grove National Cemetery reflect the tragedy that befell the United States during the Civil War. Each simple headstone is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.

Administration of the Cemetery
In 1933, responsibility of the cemetery was transferred from the War Department to the National Park Service (NPS). Poplar Grove is one of 14 National Cemeteries administered by the NPS. It is closed for burials but visitors are invited to walk the grounds, which are open daily.

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Last Updated: 11/25/2019

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    7724 Vaughan Rd.
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    3108 Homestead Drive
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    2.59 MI
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    650 Flank Road
    Petersburg, VA 23805
    3.09 MI
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Dinwiddie)
    Holiday Inn Express & Suites (Dinwiddie)
    5679 Boydton Plank Road
    , VA 23803
    3.24 MI
  • Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
    Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier
    6125 Boydton Plank Road
    Petersburg, VA 23803
    3.36 MI

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