Landmark
Der Stadt Friedhof
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Der Stadt Friedhof, or City Cemetery, is the final resting place of Fredericksburg's founding German families. Established in the 1840s, its weathered headstones bear German inscriptions and intricate carvings. The cemetery is notable for its Sunday Houses, small stone structures where rural families would stay overnight after attending church. Walking the grounds offers a quiet reflection on pioneer life and the community's deep roots.
Don't miss
- See the Sunday Houses, tiny stone dwellings used for weekend church visits.
- Read German-inscribed headstones dating to the mid-1800s.
- Find the grave of early settler and community leader John O. Meusebach.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Der Stadt Friedhof
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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