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South Washington Street
Burial ground established in 1864 for African Americans who fled slavery to Union-occupied Alexandria; rediscovered in 1987. NRHP-listed 2012.
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- National Register of Historic Places
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Commonwealth Avenue
Named for The Commonwealth of Virginia, c. 1894.
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The City of Alexandria has installed 2 historical interpretive signs within walking distance of this place. Each links to the actual sign image on alexandriava.gov.
1001 S Washington St
Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
716 Church St
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