The Grave of the Female Stranger VA
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Description: The Grave of the Female Stranger, located in St. Paul's Episcopal Church Cemetery in Alexandria, Virginia, is shrouded in mystery and local legend. The tombstone, dated October 14, 1816, marks the resting place of an unidentified woman who died under enigmatic circumstances. According to lore, she and a man, presumed to be her husband, arrived in Alexandria, where she fell gravely ill. Despite receiving medical attention, she passed away, and her companion insisted on maintaining her anonymity, even in death. The epitaph on her grave, which speaks of her beauty and the sorrow of her loss, has intrigued historians and visitors alike, fueling speculation about her true identity and the reasons behind the secrecy.