The Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery
PANICd#: 2162
Publication date: 03/26/2025
In 1866 the Spotsylvania Memorial Association established a Confederate cemetery on five acres of land a half mile northeast of the courthouse. Nearly 600 soldiers were reburied at this cemetery.
7100 Confederate Cemetery Dr
Spotsylvania Courthouse , VA 22553
Open to the public: Yes
https://www.nps.gov/frsp/learn/hist...
Lat: 38.202709
Lon: -77.583214
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History
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When the Civil War ended, the debris of the recent battles in Spotsylvania County remained a constant reminder of the tragic conflict that had swept over Spotsylvania Court House. Hundreds of Confederate sons lay in crudely marked graves scattered over the nearby battlefields. Local women concerned about these unattended plots formed the Spotsylvania Memorial Association. In 1866 they established a Confederate Cemetery on five acres of land a half mile northeast of the courthouse.
The Association reburied nearly 600 soldiers in the new location. Most are identified and organized by state. A few remain unknown. Headstones provided by the federal government mark all of the graves. In the center of the cemetery is a granite shaft crowned by a stone Confederate soldier who silently stands watch over the dead. The Park staff is currently developing a database that will include the names of every soldier who died in the Fredericksburg area as well as information about them. Eventually this database will be online.
To reach the Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery, travel from the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center south on Lafayette Boulevard and Route 208 about 9 miles. The cemetery is on the left 0.7 miles past the Spotsylvania Battlefield tour road exit. The entrance is marked by a shrubbery-lined driveway. The cemetery is open daily.
Added by: sdonley on 03/26/2025
DB#:708
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Stories
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The Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery was constructed in 1866 by the Spotsylvania Memorial Association. It is a location where roughly 600 Confederate troops, many of whom were reburied after the Battle of Spotsylvania Courthouse, were laid to rest. People believe that the spirits of dead men haunt it. People claim that the unidentified soldiers' restless spirits haunt the Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery. Guests have reported seeing apparitions of soldiers, weird orbs, and cries that do not appear to be coming from the body. These eerie experiences have drawn both paranormal enthusiasts and curious visitors alike, all hoping to catch a glimpse of the supernatural. Some even suggest that the energy of the battlefield lingers, creating an atmosphere thick with history and mystery.
Added by: sdonley on 03/25/2025 DB#: 1673
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Paranormal Claims
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| Claim # | Added | Added By | Claim |
| 3668 | 03/26/2025 | sdonley | Apparitions of soldiers have been reported. |
| 3669 | 03/26/2025 | sdonley | The feeling of being watched has been experienced. |
| 3670 | 03/26/2025 | sdonley | Weird orbs have been seen and photographed. |
| 3671 | 03/26/2025 | sdonley | Strange cries have come from somewhere within the cemetery. |
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| Spotsylvania Confederate Cemetery in Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia - Find a Grave Cemetery
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