Cemeteries
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Sharpsburg, Maryland
At this field on Sept. 17, 1862, the Battle of Antietam, dubbed "the bloodiest day in American history," claimed the lives of 23,000 Civil War soldiers.It was at this battlefield that the Civil War saw its bloodiest single day battle. The Visitor Center here includes exhibits, an observation room,...
Arlington, Virginia
Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington County, Virginia is a military cemetery established during the American Civil War on the grounds of Arlington House. Veterans and military casualties from each of the nation’s wars are interred in the cemetery, from the American Civil War through military...
Knoxville, Tennessee
1,600 men who fell while serving the Confederacy during the Civil War found their final resting place in this historic cemetery.Located on Bethel Avenue and down the road from the Mabry-Hazen House, the Bethel Cemetery contains more than 1,600 Confederate dead, including three hundred soldiers who...
Petersburg, Virginia
In June 1866, the first Memorial Day was celebrated here in honor of the 30,000 Confederate soldiers buried on Memorial Hill inside the burial ground.This 18th-century church became a memorial to the Southern soldiers who died during the Civil War. In honor of the Confederate dead, each state...
Chattanooga, Tennessee
In addition to its war monuments, this national cemetery is also the final resting place for many Medal of Honor recipients.On Dec. 25, 1863, Maj. Gen. George H. Thomas, “The Rock of Chickamauga," issued General Orders No. 296 creating a national cemetery in commemoration of the Battles...
Atoka, Oklahoma
The museum offers a unique look into the varied history of southeastern Oklahoma. The cemetery was first used by emigrants traveling on Butterfield Stage road.From pre-historic bones, the Choctaw Trail of Tears and a stop on the Butterfield Stage Line, to homegrown talents Reba McEntire and the...
Tuscumbia, Alabama
A unique tribute to man’s best friend, this park is located in the Freedom Hills of North Alabama.Out of one hunter's devotion to his faithful coonhound was born the "Key Underwood Coon Dog Memorial Graveyard," which has became a popular tourist attraction and is the only cemetery...
Richmond, Virginia
Named for its multitude of holly trees, this cemetery, opened in 1849, contains the graves of Presidents James Monroe, John Tyler, and Jefferson Davis, along with the first casualty of the Civil War.Besides being the resting place to the only Confederate States President, it is also the resting...
Boise, Idaho
The new Idaho State Veterans Cemetery sits on 76 acres in the foothills of west Boise, providing spectacular views of the Treasure Valley below.The facility has a Memorial Walk, public restrooms, an information kiosk and is open daily. Tours available with advanced appointment only.
Lexington, Kentucky
The nationally reputed garden cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky, is the burial site of many notable Kentuckians.Lexington Cemetery was the first rural cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky. The burial ground was originally established in 1849 on 40 acres of land but the acreage was eventually increased to...
Franklin, Tennessee
1,481 Confederate soldiers are buried at McGavock Confederate Cemetery, casualties from the Battle of Franklin that took place November 30, 1864.The present-day cemetery is located off Lewisburg Pike just a few minutes from downtown Franklin. The graves take up a 2-acre section of the Carnton...
Troy, New York
More than 60,000 Troy area residents, including "Uncle Sam" Wilson, the man who served as the inspiration for America's national symbol, are interred at this 400-acre rural cemetery.Visitors can also explore the preserved 19th-century Victorian gatehouses and gothic chapels.
Tarrytown, New York
This is the 17th Century church and 3 acre churchyard from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" where, it is said, the Headless Horseman tethers his horse nightly among the graves.Surrounded by (and often confused with) Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, the church and its burying ground are in fact a...
Knoxville, Tennessee
Dedicated in 1852, this cemetery from the Victorian era is an important example of cemetery planning and design.Old Gray Cemetery, 13 acres of beauty and history, is over 150 years old. Although the land was purchased in 1850 the cemetery was not dedicated until 1852 when the first 40 lots were...
Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
Many Confederate soldiers are buried in this cemetary located approximately one mile from the city square.Located on Waterloo St. in Lawrenceburg, TN. The property for the cemetery was deeded to the City of Lawrenceburg in 1852 by Noah Parker, although there was a burial ground located on this site...
Baltimore, Maryland
This historic cemetery features the graves of some of the most notable names in early American history.This historic cemetery features the graves of some of the most notable names in early American history.
Beautiful Old Saint Paul's Cemetery, located in downtown Baltimore, serves as the final...
Tarrytown, New York
Founded in 1849, the 90-acre cemetery is the final resting place for many famous personnages, among them Andrew Carnegie, Walter Chrysler, William Rockefeller, Elizabeth Arden, Leona Helmsley, and Washington Irving himself.Founded in 1849 as the Tarrytown Cemetery, the town posthumously honored...