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Poplar Grove National Cemetery
In July 1862, Congress passed legislation giving the President of the United States the authority to purchase land for the establishment of cemeteries "for the soldiers who shall die in the service of their country." This legislation effectively began the National Cemetery system.
With more than 6,000 graves, Poplar Grove National Cemetery reflects the tragedy that befell the United States during the Civil War. Each simple headstone is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war. In 1933 responsibility of the cemetery was transferred from the War Department to the National Park Service (NPS). It is closed for burials but visitors are invited to walk the grounds, which are open daily. Contact Information
1539 Hickory Hill Road Petersburg, VA 23803-4721 (804) 732-3531 - Visitor Information Sponsored LinksGetting There
By Car
The park's visitor center is located two miles east of I-95 (Wythe Street Exit) on State Highway 36 East and three miles west of I-295 (Fort Lee Exit). The Five Forks Unit of the park is in Dinwiddie County. From I-85, take the Dinwiddie Courthouse exit, follow the signs to Courthouse Road; turn right on Courthouse Road (State Route 627) and proceed five miles to Five Forks.
Weather
Hot and humid summers. Moderate winters. Wear comfortable, in- season sportswear and walking shoes.
Activities
Here are some of the activities that are offered at Mount Rainier National Park.
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Recommended Activities
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The National Park
System includes all
US States and even
extends to some US
Territories. To explore the
parks, you may either browse
the parks by State or by Name.
Choose Park by Name: Find Hiking and Biking Trails
If you like to go hiking or biking, then don't forget to get a map and guidebook. Trails.com offers a great service that allows unlimited downloads of trail guides for a small monthly fee. They even have a 14 day free trial. Whether you are looking for day hikes, backpacking trails, mountain bike routes or just short nature stroll, they cover it all.
So let Trails.com help plan your next outing.
RV Information
Are you planning on traveling with your RV? If you are, you should check out the Good Sam Club. The Good Sam Club offers discounts on camping, a free magazine subscription
and
great tips on traveling with your RV. You can also get
a free
no-obligation RV Insurance quote . Give
them a look and enjoy your trip.
Gear Up For Your Trip
Once you have finished deciding where to go, it will be time to gear up. A great place for adventure travel gear is The National Geographic Store. They have all types of maps and guides to help finalize your vacation plans.
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