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Bureau of Cemeteries

Department of Recreation, Parks & Open Space

Calvary Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery
Contact Information   Office Hours  
Cemetery Hours
1600 St. Julian Avenue   Monday - Friday  
Sunrise to Sunset
Norfolk, Virginia 23504   9:00 am - 4:30 pm    
Phone (757) 441-2654   Saturday    
Fax (757) 441-2226   9:00 am - 2:00 pm    
Map It   Sunday - Closed    
    Available for appointment    

History

Calvary Cemetery was established by the City as a burial ground for African-American citizens on January 9, 1877. The original Calvary was a 23 acre site lying on Tanner’s Creek north of Princess Anne Road. It was originally farmland owned by the Ballentine family. Over the years, the City has acquired additional land and Calvary Cemetery today is 68 acres. Calvary has graves available for purchase.