West Point Cemetery (Norfolk, Virginia)
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West Point Cemetery | |
 Five United States Colored Troops graves | |
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| Location | 238 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia |
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| Coordinates | 36°51′36″N 76°17′03″W / 36.86000°N 76.28417°WCoordinates: 36°51′36″N 76°17′03″W / 36.86000°N 76.28417°W |
| Area | 14 acres (5.7 ha) |
| Built | 1873 |
| Architect | O'Rourke |
| Architectural style | Cemetery |
| NRHP Reference # | 07000393[1] |
| VLR # | 122-5181 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | May 3, 2007 |
| Designated VLR | March 7, 2007[2] |
West Point Cemetery, also known as Potter's Field and Calvary Cemetery, is a historic cemetery and national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses three contributing sites, one contributing structure, and one contributing object in an African American graveyard in downtown Norfolk. The cemetery was established in 1873, and includes a grouping of headstones marking the remains of 58 black soldiers and sailors who served in the American Civil War, and a monument honoring these veterans stands over their graves. Other notable elements include the Potter's Field, O’Rourke Mausoleum, and the West Point Cemetery entry sign.[3]
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[1] It is contiguous with Elmwood Cemetery, listed in 2013.
References
- 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
- ↑ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ↑ Tommy L. Bogger (August 2006). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: West Point Cemetery" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources. and Accompanying four photos
