Resting Places

Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.)

Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.) is a garden cemetery in Washington, D.C., United States. It was established in 1849, covering 8.9 hectares. Wikidata records 239 notable interments here, including Madeleine Albright, Joseph Henry, Herman Hollerith.

Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.), Washington, D.C., United States
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At a glance

Location🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
Coordinates38.91275, -77.05594 (source: Wikidata)
Established1849
TypeGarden and rural
Era1800s
Area8.9 hectares
Websitewww.oakhillcemeterydc.org

The Oak Hill Cemetery Historic Preservation Foundation was established in 2003 to preserve and restore the beautiful and historic cemetery.

From the cemetery's own website: oakhillcemeterydc.org

Map showing the location of Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.)

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Opening hours

Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.

Notable interments

239 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place. The 25 most widely covered are listed below. Browse all 239, or take the JSON record.

Of Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.)'s 239 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (28%), lawyer (23%), military officer (13%), diplomat (8%), judge (8%).

Common questions

Where is Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.)?

Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.) is in Washington, D.C., United States, at coordinates 38.9128, -77.0559.

When was Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.) established?

Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.) was established in 1849, according to Wikidata.

Who is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.)?

Wikidata documents 239 notable interments at Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.), including Madeleine Albright, Joseph Henry, Herman Hollerith, Dean Acheson, Roberta Flack.

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Resting Places. "Oak Hill Cemetery (Washington, D.C.), Washington, D.C., United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q2369971. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/oak-hill-cemetery-washington-d-c/

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