Florence National Cemetery, Military cemetery in Florence, South Carolina
Florence National Cemetery spans across 24.9 acres of land, containing over 12,000 burial sites marked with white marble headstones arranged in precise rows.
The cemetery was established in 1865 near the Florence Stockade, incorporating remains from two burial grounds that contained 416 and 2,322 graves respectively.
Medal of Honor recipient James Elliott Williams, who served in Vietnam and disabled 65 enemy boats during a battle in the Mekong Delta, rests in Section F.
The cemetery administration office operates Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, while general visitation is permitted during daylight hours throughout the year.
Florena Budwin, interred in Section D, disguised herself as a male soldier to find her husband, later served as a nurse at Florence prisoner camp until her death.
Location: South Carolina
GPS coordinates: 34.18472,-79.75444
Latest update: March 10, 2025 17:01
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