St. James' Historic Cemetery
Preservation Effort
QUICK FACTS
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The St. James’ Historic Cemetery lies at the heart of Loudoun County's busy Courthouse Complex and holds the church's Columbarium.
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St James Episcopal Church and its cemetery were originally located on this half-acre plot on Church Street. The old Church was replaced by the current building on Cornwall Street in 1897.
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The historic cemetery, which was used for ground burials from 1811 to about 1890, though only a few ground burials took place there after that. It was left to vines and honeysuckle, and over time many of the old headstones were broken or lost.
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A new St. James’ Historic Cemetery Committee was commissioned in 2024.
WHY PRESERVE?
Once restored, St. James' Episcopal Church hopes this space will offer...
Remembrance
To create a quiet space where all can acknowledge and learn from the past, fostering unity and understanding within our community.
Recognition
To recognize and honor all those interred here of all races, in monuments and unmarked graves, and the stories of their contributions and lives too often overlooked by history.
Reflection
To preserve the historic cemetery as a place of peace and reflection for all who visit.
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The sacred space offers a unique opportunity for the St. James' community to foster goodwill and create awareness in the Leesburg community, ultimately leading new people to our doors and to unity with God and each other through Christ.
GET INVOLVED
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Join us in this healing journey
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Serve on the St. James’ Historic Cemetery Committee
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Estimated budget: $50,000 for ground penetrating radar study, archival research, landscaping, and memorials
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Estimated completion: 2026--in time to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary
