HISTORIC WHITE ROCK CEMETERY INC

LYNCHBURG, VA

Historic White Rock Cemetery Inc. is a historical cemetery located in Lynchburg, Virginia. It was established in 1879 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery is situated on a hilltop overlooking the James River and has a scenic view of the surrounding area.

The cemetery features a variety of tombstones and monuments, including those of notable figures such as Civil War General Gabriel C. Wharton and African-American educator and civil rights activist Rosa Dixon Bowser. The cemetery also includes several sections devoted to military veterans, including those who served in World War I and World War II.

The cemetery is maintained by the Historic White Rock Cemetery Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and maintaining the cemetery. The association holds regular events and fundraisers to support the cemetery's upkeep and restoration efforts.

Visitors to Historic White Rock Cemetery can take self-guided tours to explore the grounds and learn about the history of the cemetery and its inhabitants. The cemetery is open to the public year-round and is a popular destination for both history buffs and those interested in genealogy.

HISTORIC WHITE ROCK CEMETERY INC is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in LYNCHBURG VA. US MID #8405100858

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia).

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HISTORIC WHITE ROCK CEMETERY INC
2414 HIGH STREET
LYNCHBURG
VA
24504

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