The 10 Best Cemeteries in West Virginia, United States

April 5, 2022 Viva Honore

As you would expect, The Mountain State displays rustic charm with dramatic river gorges, large limestone caverns and spectacular mountain views. West Virginia hosts outdoor enthusiasts and family vacationers looking for fresh-air activities and serene mountain atmosphere. If stimulating city holidays are your preference, Charleston combines warm hospitality with a lovely riverside location. A family-friendly destination, you’ll discover children’s theatre, river park recreation and popular Bridge Road for shopping and dining. Smaller towns blend outdoor adventure with quaint village atmospheres. Set between the New, Greenbrier and Bluestone Rivers, Hinton is an historic rail town filled with turn-of-the-century architecture and a host of water activities at its doorstep – rafting, fishing, kayaking and more. In the heart of West Virginia, Summersville is a “Mountain Water Playground.” Its lakeside location encourages outdoor recreation from swimming and boating to scuba diving and rafting. And history buffs can trace Civil War battles throughout the states historic sites and state parks. Hiking or horseback riding along trails through deep hardwood forests is another family favorite, especially when you stop for a picnic along a clear mountain stream.
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1. Zion Episcopal Church Cemetery

Charles Town, WV +1 304-725-5312
Excellent
58%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

Zion Episcopal Church Cemetery

The cemetery is the burial site for nearly 80 members of George Washington's family.

Reviewed By 905chuckc - Wenatchee, United States

A classic American history location to view the resting site of many of George Washingtons relatives as well as a war general, Chew and many other interesting families from the area.

2. Grafton National Cemetery

431 Walnut St, Grafton, WV 26354-1748 +1 304-265-2044 http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/grafton.asp
Excellent
83%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 29 reviews

Grafton National Cemetery

Reviewed By scottofhawaii - Honolulu, United States

...nearby West Virginia National Cemetery when I decided to come here for a quick look. At first I thought it was a bit odd that two national cemeteries would be located so close to each other, but I learned that this place is a historic cemetery from past wars while the other one is newer and still open for veterans when they pass. This is a beautiful historic veterans cemetery that is well maintained. The stones are older than you would find at a more modern cemetery, nonetheless it is a really awesome and serene place to visit. I believe most of the soldiers here date from the Civil War era. Here is something that made me happy to see: two gravestones with the Star of David on them for a WWI veteran and his wife. When I visit national or veterans cemeteries, I try to take notice of the religious symbols on the graves especially those other than the cross, which of course are the vast majority. While I certainly didn't cover the whole cemetery, I didn't see one other stone with something other than a cross on it at the newer larger West Virginia National Cemetery. But here in this older, more established place is one. I love to see expressions of diversity especially in the times we are living through right now.

3. Spring Hill Cemetery

1555 Farnsworth Dr, Charleston, WV 25311-1507 +1 304-348-8010 http://www.cityofcharleston.org/government/city-departments/spring-hill-cemetery
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 30 reviews

Spring Hill Cemetery

Reviewed By beverlyb827

This cemetery tells the history of Charleston and has great views over the city. It's a nice peaceful little outing.

4. Elmwood Cemetery

4849 Kearneysville Pike, Shepherdstown, WV 25443-4665 +1 304-876-6440 http://elmwoodcemeteryshepwv.org/index.html
Excellent
43%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 7 reviews

Elmwood Cemetery

5. Old Norbourne Cemetery

127 W South St, Martinsburg, WV 25401-3235 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Old-Norborne-Cemetery/557361017739958
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 9 reviews

Old Norbourne Cemetery

6. Mount Rose Cemetery

Jefferson Avenue, Moundsville, WV 26041
Excellent
50%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4 reviews

Mount Rose Cemetery

7. Confederate Cemetery of Lewisburg

McElhenny Rd Library Park, Lewisburg, WV 24901
Excellent
44%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Confederate Cemetery of Lewisburg

Reviewed By mamelm2018 - Memphis, United States

It is right by the Old Stone Church. Lewisburg has a very walkable downtown. You can also see Carnegie Hall and other historic buildings.

8. Harper Cemetery

Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Harper Cemetery

Reviewed By richardmL6776GS - McKean, United States

Be respectful of this cemetery and the history within the confines. Remember this is a final resting place for those before us. Not a playground fro children.

9. West Virginia National Cemetery

42 Veterans Memorial Ln, Grafton, WV 26354-7431 +1 304-265-2044 http://www.cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/westvirginia.asp
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1 reviews

West Virginia National Cemetery

10. Heavner Cemetery

Weston Rd, Buckhannon, WV 26201
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1 reviews

Heavner Cemetery

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