Founded by German immigrants in 1858, Prospect Hill Cemetery is located 22 blocks directly north of the Capitol of the United States. Now in the midst of urban Washington, DC, when founded it was in the countryside outside city limits. The cemetery is the final resting place for more than 14,000 persons. The cemetery is open Thursdays through Mondays from 10:00am to 4:00pm. It remains a working cemetery, having about six interments each year. It is maintained by a volunteer Board of Trustees and the resident superintendent. The cemetery is a non-profit 501(c)(13) organization. Having no supporting foundation or organization, its existence is made possible primarily through contributions by descendants of those buried in these dedicated grounds or donations from other interested parties. Donations are very much appreciated and can be made online using Credit Cards or PayPal. See our Publications or Donations page to find details about making a tax-deductible donation or ordering Prospect Hill Cemetery books. Burial sites are available. Please call 202-667-0676. Visitors searching for graves should call first and make an appointment with the Superintendent before arriving at the cemetery. This way he can prepare for their visit and give them his undivided attention. He will be glad to help in any way. The office number is 202-667-0676. Please wait until the reservation has been confirmed before arriving at the cemetery. http://www.prospecthillcemetery.org/