Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery

Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery

The Battle of Ball's Bluff, on October 21, 1861, was a small but embarrassing defeat for the Union early in the American Civil War. The land for a cemetery was donated in 1865.

It is the smallest national cemetery in the United States.

Location

Two miles Northeast of Leesburg
Waterford, Loudoun County
Virginia, USA

Getting There

The Ball's Bluff Battlefield and National Cemetery is located in Leesburg, Virginia. The nearest public transportation option is the Loudoun County Transit bus service. Bus Route 70 has a stop at Fort Evans Road, which is about a 20-minute walk from the battlefield and cemetery. It is recommended to check the bus schedule ahead of time, as service may be limited on weekends and holidays. Alternatively, a taxi or ride-sharing service could be used to travel to the site.

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