Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery

The cemetery occupies more than 350 acres and holds over 23,000 burials of veterans and their families. The grounds are divided into sections containing different types of burial spaces, from traditional graves to lawn crypts and niche walls.

This site opened in 1999 as the 116th National Cemetery of the United States. The name was changed in 2002 when legislation honoring a regional political figure was signed by President George W. Bush.

A ship bell from the USS Saratoga and a granite memorial bearing the names of nearly 980 county veterans who died in military service stand on the grounds. These monuments shape how visitors experience the place and connect it to local military identity.

The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset every day for visitors to walk freely. The office is staffed Monday through Friday during standard business hours if you need information or assistance.

The grounds were designed with the capacity to eventually accommodate approximately 175,500 veterans and their dependents. This forward-thinking planning demonstrates a long-term commitment to serving military families for generations to come.

Location: New York

Inception: July 9, 1999

Part of: United States national cemetery

Website: http://cem.va.gov/CEMs/nchp/geraldbhsolomonsaratoga.asp

GPS coordinates: 43.02760,-73.61372

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:11