Salisbury National Cemetery, Military cemetery in Salisbury, United States.
The cemetery spans 65 acres across two locations, featuring rows of white headstones, granite monuments, and dedicated memorial sections for veterans.
Confederate authorities established this burial ground in 1861 for Union soldiers who died while held at the Salisbury prison during the Civil War.
The Pennsylvania Monument and All Wars Monument within the cemetery commemorate soldiers from different states and military branches who served the United States.
The cemetery at 202 Government Road opens daily from sunrise to sunset, with administrative services available on weekdays except federal holidays.
A 38-foot granite obelisk from 1875 marks the location of mass graves containing approximately 3,800 Union soldiers who perished in the prison camp.
Location: Salisbury
Architectural style: Dutch Colonial Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 35.66028,-80.47417
Latest update: March 7, 2025 22:00
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