Danville National Cemetery, Military cemetery in Danville, Virginia, United States
The Danville National Cemetery contains 2,282 grave sites across 3.5 acres of maintained grounds at 721 Lee Street in Virginia.
Established in 1867, the cemetery serves as the final resting place for Union prisoners who died in Confederate prison camps during the Civil War.
The Colonial Revival architecture of the cemetery reflects the formal military burial traditions of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
The cemetery, managed by Salisbury National Cemetery, permits fresh flowers throughout the year and remains open to visitors during daylight hours.
The cemetery grounds contain soldiers from seven northern states including Ohio, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Wisconsin.
Location: Virginia
Phone: +7046362661
Website: https://cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/DanvilleVA.asp
GPS coordinates: 36.58610,-79.38940
Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:04
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