MAP OF THE MAIN CEMETERIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA

ACCESS TO CEMETERIES LOCATED ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
VIRGINIA CODE 57-27.1

Virginia law requires that landowners allow access to cemeteries on private property for the purpose of visitation by family members/descendants or plot owners, and for genealogical research. You must give reasonable notice and abide by any restrictions the landowner may place upon frequency, hours, and duration of access. This does not provide a right to drive on the property to get to the cemetery unless there is a road or adequate right-of-way that permits access.

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HISTORIC CEMETERIES RESOURCES

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) Blog provides resources relating to Virginia's historic cemeteries, including information on workshops, cemetery preservation, and other resources.
VDHR Historic Cemetery Blog

Virginia Department of Historic Resources (VDHR) Cemetery Preservation Information.
VDHR Cemetery Preservation Page

The Association for Gravestone Studies promotes the study of gravestones from historical and artistic perspectives, expands public awareness of the significance of historic grave markers, and encourages individuals and groups to record and preserve gravestones.
The Association for Gravestone Studies Homepage

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HIGH ON A WINDY HILL, VOL I [REPRINT]


Cemeteries of Washington County, Virginia by Catherine McConnell (Including surname index). 333 cemeteries, 426 pages, 1968.


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SINKING SPRING CEMETERY, ABINGDON, VIRGINIA

Sinking Spring Cemetery was established as the burial ground for members of the Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church, which was organized in 1773. These early settlers purchased 55 acres for a nominal sum from Dr. Thomas Walker, an explorer and wealthy land speculator who was promoting the development of the town of Abingdon. The members of the congregation, led by Rev. Charles Cummings, built their log church house and laid out the cemetery on 11 acres. Later they sold off the remaining 44 acres.

EMORY CEMETERY, EMORY, VIRGINIA (Images of Tombstones)

The Holston Conference/Emory and Henry cemetery was established in the mid-1800s by the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. The cemetery is for Holston Conference ministers and their families, Emory and Henry employees and members of the immediate Emory community. In addition to many ministers, former college presidents and professors, the cemetery also has the graves of more than 200 Confederate soliders.

GLADE SPRING PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH CEMETERY, GLADE SPRING, VIRGINIA

Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery is also known as the Old Glade Cemetery.