John Philip Sousa

AKA:
The March King
Birth Name:
John Philip Sousa
Birth Date:
November 6, 1854
Birth Place:
Washington, D.C.
Death Date:
March 6, 1932
Place of Death:
Reading, Pennsylvania
Age:
77
Cause of Death:
Heart failure
Cemetery Name:
Historic Congressional Cemetery
Claim to Fame:
Music
John Philip Sousa was an American composer and conductor of the late Romantic era known primarily for American military marches. Some of his best known marches include "The Stars and Stripes Forever" (National March of the United States of America), "Semper Fidelis" (official march of the United States Marine Corps), "The Liberty Bell", "The Thunderer", and "The Washington Post".

Cemetery Information:

Final Resting Place:

Historic Congressional Cemetery

1801 E Street, Southeast

Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C., 20003

USA

North America

Map:

Cemetery map of the Historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington D.C.
Cemetery map of the Historic Congressional Cemetery in Washington D.C.

Grave Location:

Section 4, Range/Family Vault 77, Space 163-S

Grave Location Description

When entering the cemetery at the north entrance by the Gatehouse, head south on Congress Street to the Chapel (about 0.1 miles). Turn right at the Chapel to head west for about 174 feet. Sousa’s grave will be on the left side and next to the road.

Grave Location GPS

38.8812, -76.979736

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