Lexington National Cemetery, Military cemetery in Lexington, United States.
Lexington National Cemetery extends across one acre of land, featuring graves arranged in concentric circles within a triangular layout marked by marble posts.
The cemetery began in 1861 as a soldier's lot within Lexington City Cemetery, receiving its national cemetery designation in 1863 during the Civil War period.
The cemetery holds the remains of 671 non-commissioned officers and privates who served in military hospitals and camps near Lexington during the Civil War.
The cemetery grounds remain open to visitors from sunrise to sunset, while the administrative office operates weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
A 32-pound seacoast artillery gun stood vertically as a memorial in the cemetery until the early 1900s, marking its military connection.
Location: Lexington
GPS coordinates: 38.05788,-84.51109
Latest update: March 12, 2025 06:59
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