Battleground National Cemetery DC
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Description: Battleground National Cemetery, located in Washington, D.C., is a historic site that commemorates the Battle of Fort Stevens, which took place during the American Civil War on July 11-12, 1864. This small cemetery, established by President Abraham Lincoln, serves as the final resting place for 41 Union soldiers who lost their lives defending the capital from Confederate forces led by General Jubal Early. The cemetery, one of the smallest national cemeteries in the United States, features a number of significant monuments and markers, including a memorial to the 25th New York Volunteer Cavalry and a statue of a Union soldier. Managed by the National Park Service, Battleground National Cemetery stands as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made to protect the nation’s capital and preserve the Union.