Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery

Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery is a burial ground located on the fort's grounds featuring granite monuments and organized sections for veterans and their eligible family members. The grounds span approximately 36 acres with orderly rows of graves representing different generations of military service.

The cemetery was established in 1862 during the Civil War as one of the first fourteen national cemeteries created by Congress for fallen soldiers. Between 1885 and 1907, nearly 2,000 remains from abandoned army posts across the western United States were relocated and reinterred here.

The grounds hold the graves of eight Medal of Honor recipients and service members from different military branches throughout American history. Visitors can see how the cemetery honors these diverse contributions to the nation's defense.

The grounds are accessible daily from sunrise to sunset, while the cemetery office operates Monday through Friday between 7:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Visitors will find the site easiest to navigate during daylight hours when the organized layout of sections becomes clear.

The cemetery holds the distinction of receiving remains from remote western army outposts during the post-Civil War era. This collection process unified graves from frontier locations that were difficult to access and maintain.

Location: Leavenworth County

Inception: 1862

Address: 395 Biddle Boulevard

GPS coordinates: 39.35139,-94.93000

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:44