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Finn's Point National Cemetery: A Respectful Visit
Finn's Point National Cemetery is a quiet federal burial ground near Fort Mott in Salem County. It is a place for remembrance, not a recreational attraction. The VA currently lists daily public visitation from 8 a.m. to sunset, with access through Fort Mott State Park.
Original cemetery rendering; not a photograph of Finn's Point National Cemetery.
Pennsville
Salem County
454 Fort Mott Road
Pennsville, NJ 08070
Why the cemetery is here
The Department of Veterans Affairs history explains that the site became a burial ground for men who died at Fort Delaware's Civil War prison across the river. Both Union and Confederate dead are part of the cemetery's history; its designation as a national cemetery came in 1875.
Read the memorials in context
The Union monument commemorates guards who died at Fort Delaware. A later federal monument records Confederate prisoners of war who died there. VA interpretive signs explain these memorials and the circumstances of imprisonment and burial. Spend time with that context rather than treating the monuments as a photo backdrop.
Hours and respectful conduct
The cemetery address is 454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville. The VA visitor page lists 8 a.m. to sunset daily and directions through Fort Mott State Park. Follow cemetery rules, yield to mourners and services, and leave markers undisturbed. Source checked October 11, 2026.
Continue nearby
Explore the Salem County hub for more history. The cemetery's setting beside Fort Mott makes the park a natural context stop, subject to its own posted hours.
Good to know before you go
Is Finn's Point open to visitors?
Yes. The VA currently lists daily visitation from 8 a.m. to sunset.
Where is the entrance?
The VA directs visitors through Fort Mott State Park to 454 Fort Mott Road, Pennsville.
Whose graves are here?
The cemetery includes people connected with Fort Delaware's Civil War history as well as later eligible burials.
Are there interpretive signs?
Yes. VA history pages link to signs explaining the cemetery and Civil War context.
How should I approach a visit?
Visit quietly and respectfully, follow VA rules, and give any ceremony or grieving family space.
Next step: Review the VA cemetery information and rules before visiting. Visitor details last checked October 11, 2026.