Old City Cemetery

Lynchburg, Virginia, United States

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Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, Virginia, established in 1806 on land donated by city founder John Lynch, is the oldest municipal cemetery in Virginia still in active use. It holds an estimated 18,000 to 20,000 burials, representing a diverse cross-section of the community, including founding families, Confederate soldiers, African American laborers, immigrants, and those passing through.

Two-thirds of the burials are African American, making it a key site for the region's Black history, including enslaved and free African American residents from the 19th century. The cemetery includes over 2,200 Confederate soldiers' graves marked by an obelisk and features several small historic house museums, a chapel, and a columbarium.

It serves as a history park, arboretum, and active cemetery, recognized on the National Register of Historic Places, offering visitors a unique blend of cultural heritage, historic preservation, and natural beauty.​