Old Blandford Church

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111 Rochelle Ln
Petersburg, VA 23803

Old Blandford Church, located in Petersburg, VA, is adjacent to a historic cemetery that has served as a burial ground since the early 18th century, with the oldest marked grave dating back to 1702. Notable figures interred here include Major General William Phillips, a British commander during the Battle of Petersburg, whose memorial stone was erected by the Daughters of the American Revolution in 1914.

The cemetery is also home to a mass grave of approximately 30,000 Civil War soldiers, with only 3,700 names recorded. Visitors can explore the site through guided tours, including a special Halloween evening tour, while the Blandford Visitors Reception Center offers artifacts related to the church and cemetery's rich history.

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