Memphis National Cemetery, National military cemetery in Nutbush, Memphis, United States.
Memphis National Cemetery contains 44.2 acres of meticulously maintained grounds with rows of white headstones marking the final resting place of veterans.
The cemetery was established in 1867 by a board of officers and initially contained reinterred Union soldiers from Mississippi River battle locations.
The Illinois Monument and Minnesota Monument stand as permanent tributes to soldiers who served during the American Civil War.
Visitors can access the cemetery daily from 8:00 AM until sunset, with administrative services available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
The cemetery holds 8,866 unknown soldiers, representing the second largest number of unidentified interments among national cemeteries in the United States.
Location: Memphis
GPS coordinates: 35.17342,-89.93703
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:55
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