OF GRAVE CONCERN

"Show me your cemeteries, and I will tell you what kind of people you have."

Maplewood Cemetery is located behind Martha Jefferson Hospital in downtown Charlottesville, Virginia. It is Charlottesville's oldest public cemetery, established in 1827 by the Town of Charlottesville. The City of Charlottesville has yet to designate it as a historic property. Maplewood is deteriorating and is without the protection of local, state or federal preservation laws.

Maplewood is owned by the City of Charlottesville. Parks and Grounds Department is charged with its management and maintanence. Neighborhood Planning Department writes the ordinances related to this cemetery. The City Treasurer manages the perpetual care fund. Phone numbers for these city departments can be found below at the "Contact City Officials" link.