Puerto Rico National Cemetery, Military cemetery in Bayamón, United States
Puerto Rico National Cemetery is a burial ground in Bayamón that serves veterans and their eligible family members. The grounds feature manicured lawns and organized grave markers spread across expansive terrain.
It was established in 1949 on former Navy property that had been used as a shooting range. The site earned recognition through its inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
This burial ground holds deep meaning for the Puerto Rican community as a place to honor military service and remember loved ones. Visitors gather here to pay respects and participate in remembrance ceremonies throughout the year.
The grounds are open daily and accessible for visitors who wish to pay respects to the deceased. Arriving earlier in the day helps with navigation across the large property.
This location contains the only Memorial Program Service Marker Processing Center situated outside continental United States territory. This specialized facility handles commemorative markers for veterans across the region.
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