Mount Olivet Cemetery

Washington, Washington D.C. · Established 1858

Mount Olivet Cemetery in Washington D.C. was established in 1858 and serves as the primary Catholic cemetery in the nation's capital. Its 72 acres contain the graves of over 100,000 individuals, including Civil War casualties, prominent Catholic clergy, and Washington D.C. residents of all walks of life. The cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.