Los Angeles National Cemetery
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Federal military cemetery in West Los Angeles, United States
The cemetery grounds extend across 114 acres near Westwood, featuring rows of white marble headstones and a Spanish Revival style administration building.
Founded in 1889 as a burial ground for residents of the National Home of Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, the first interment was Civil War veteran Abner Prather.
The cemetery holds memorial ceremonies, including an annual Lincoln birthday celebration and Memorial Day programs that gather thousands of participants.
The cemetery includes a new columbarium that opened in 2019, providing 10,000 niches for cremated remains of veterans and eligible family members.
Fourteen Medal of Honor recipients rest at this cemetery, along with over one hundred Buffalo Soldiers who served during the American Civil War.
Location: Los Angeles
Inception: 1889
Part of: West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Historic District
Phone: +13102684675
Website: http://cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/losangeles.asp
GPS coordinates: 34.06100,-118.45340
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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