New Bern National Cemetery, Military cemetery in New Bern, United States.
Description
New Bern National Cemetery is a military burial ground in North Carolina that holds approximately 7,500 interments. The grounds span across multiple acres and contain graves from soldiers across different periods of American military service.
History
The cemetery was founded in 1867 to provide a resting place for Union soldiers who died at the Battle of New Bern and in regional fighting. This establishment became part of a larger effort to honor military sacrifice in the years following the conflict.
Culture
State monuments from New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island stand on the grounds to remember Civil War soldiers. These structures shape the way visitors understand the sacrifice and regional connections to those buried here.
Practical
The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset for visiting and the office staff is available Monday through Friday. Visitors should wear proper footwear for walking across uneven terrain.
Did you know?
A substantial section of the grounds is reserved for soldiers whose identities remain unknown, numbering over 1,000 graves. This area tells the story of those whose names were lost but whose sacrifice is still honored.
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