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West Point Cemetery (Norfolk, Virginia)

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Coordinates: 36°51′36″N 76°17′03″W / 36.86000°N 76.28417°W / 36.86000; -76.28417
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West Point Cemetery
Five United States Colored Troops graves
West Point Cemetery (Norfolk, Virginia) is located in Virginia
West Point Cemetery (Norfolk, Virginia)
West Point Cemetery (Norfolk, Virginia) is located in the United States
West Point Cemetery (Norfolk, Virginia)
Location238 E. Princess Anne Rd., Norfolk, Virginia
Coordinates36°51′36″N 76°17′03″W / 36.86000°N 76.28417°W / 36.86000; -76.28417
Area14 acres (5.7 ha)
Built1873 (1873)
ArchitectO'Rourke
Architectural styleCemetery
NRHP reference No.07000393[1]
VLR No.122-5181
Significant dates
Added to NRHPMay 3, 2007
Designated VLRMarch 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. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ "Virginia Landmarks Register". Virginia Department of Historic Resources. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
  3. ^ 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

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