Fort Scott National Cemetery

Fort Scott National Cemetery is a military burial ground in Kansas holding grave sites for veterans and their family members across the property. The landscape features rows of granite headstones arranged throughout the grounds in a formal layout.

The cemetery was established in 1862 during the Civil War as one of the first fourteen national cemeteries authorized by Congress that year. This early founding reflects its significance in the nation's military history.

The cemetery displays monuments for the First Kansas Colored Volunteer Infantry and memorials honoring combat soldiers from different periods. These tributes tell stories of different chapters in American military service.

The grounds are accessible daily from sunrise to sunset for visitors who wish to explore at their own pace. Administrative offices are available Monday through Friday if you have questions during your visit.

A large sandstone boulder marks the final resting place of Eugene Fitch Ware, a Civil War soldier who wrote poetry under the pen name Ironquill. This unusual grave marker draws the attention of visitors searching for this particular story among the rows of stone headstones.

Location: Fort Scott

Part of: Fort Scott National Historic Site

GPS coordinates: 37.84389,-94.70472

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:20