Fort Harrison National Cemetery, Military cemetery near Richmond, United States
Fort Harrison National Cemetery extends across 1.5 acres of land in Henrico County, containing 1,570 interments within precisely arranged burial sections.
The cemetery opened in 1866 to reinter Union soldiers who died in nearby battles, including those from the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
The Second Empire architectural design of Fort Harrison National Cemetery reflects the formal military traditions of post-Civil War memorial grounds.
The cemetery maintains daily opening hours from sunrise to sunset, with administrative services available on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM.
The majority of graves at Fort Harrison National Cemetery belong to unidentified Union soldiers who perished during Civil War conflicts.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1866
Architects: Montgomery C. Meigs
Phone: +18047952031
Website: https://cem.va.gov/cems/nchp/FtHarrison.asp
GPS coordinates: 37.42830,-77.36670
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:05
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