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What was Arlington cemetery before it became a cemetery?
it was a house
Are there only graves at the Arlington cemetery?
no there are not. the Arlington house is there. and the tomb of the unknown soldier.
What general had a house in Arlington cemetery?
The general who had a house in Arlington Cemetery was General Robert E. Lee. After the Civil War, his estate, known as Arlington House, was taken over by the Union and eventually became part of Arlington National Cemetery. The house is now a historic site that commemorates both Lee's legacy and the broader history of the Civil War.
Which general's house is located in what is now Arlington cemetery?
A General of the Civil War
What side of John F. Kennedy is Jacqueline buried at Arlingtone cemetery?
President Kennedy is buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, steps away from the entrance to Arlington House.
Arlington house now the site of Arlington national cemetery was originally intended to be?
Arlington House was the family home of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. A law required that property taxes be paid in person. When Lee was a "no show", the property was confiscated by the US Government and turned into the cemetery.
Who owns Arlington National Cemetery now?
Arlington National Cemetery is administered by the Department of the Army National Cemeteries, a part of the Defense Department of the U.S. federal government.
How long did it take Robert E. Lee to get the Arlington House Back?
he still hasn't. as far as i am aware its still Arlington national cemetery.
What Robert E. Lee plantation was confiscated by the union?
Arlington House which we know today as the Arlington National Cemetery ; see related links .
Where does the superintendant of Arlington cemetery live?
The superintendent of Arlington National Cemetery resides in a historic home located on the cemetery grounds. This residence, known as the Superintendent's House, serves as both a home and an office for the superintendent. It is situated near the entrance of the cemetery, allowing for easy access to oversee the operations and administration of the site.
What happened to the general after the war?
Arlington National Cemetery is on the grounds of what was Robert E. Lee's home. The first burials were in 1864. Arlington House still stands.
What happened to general Robert E. Lee's plantation after the war?
General Lee's estate was taken by the Union because of non-payment of taxes, and turned into Arlington National Cemetery, which it is to this day
