Elmwood Cemetery

Charming Revolutionary War cemetery

Elmwood Cemetery is the resting place of many Revolutionary War veterans, Civil War veterans, early Shepherdstown residents and Shepherd University presidents. The 150-year-old cemetery was formed fro...

Great stop but limited information-- excellent history represented

Was told at my hotel the cemetery had a self-guided tour so I was disappointed when I did not find a thorough self-guide. They did have a pamphlet highlighting some of the Confederate soldiers but it ...

Good place to walk and reflect

History is still alive here. Reading the headstones, the ages of the soldiers, allowed time for reflection. The cemetery was taken care of.

Where the Civil War Confederates are Buried

Following the Battle of Antietam, Lee retreated across the Potomac to the town of Shepherdstown. Nearly every home became a hospital for the sick and wouned. Many of those who did not make it were b...

Cemetery with great history

Walking by the Cemetery, visitors might think that it is the same as any old cemetery in many old town but the Elmwood Cemetery is dedicated to commemorate Confederate Soldiers who died in the Civil w...