Hampton National Cemetery, National cemetery in Hampton, United States
Description
Hampton National Cemetery is a burial ground in Hampton with two separate sections: the Hampton Section along Cemetery Road and the Phoebus Addition near Interstate 64. Both parts together form a large grounds with distinct landscape features.
History
The grounds began operations in 1862 as a burial place for Union soldiers who died at Fort Monroe and became a national cemetery in 1866. This establishment marked an important turning point in how the region honored its war dead.
Culture
The granite monument honoring Union soldiers stands here as a memorial to the fallen and reminds visitors of Dorothea Dix, who oversaw women nurses during the Civil War. You can encounter these memorials as you walk through the grounds.
Practical
The grounds are open to visitors from sunrise to sunset every day, which means visiting times vary with the seasons. Administrative offices are staffed during weekdays if you need assistance or information.
Did you know?
The cemetery holds the graves of 55 German and 5 Italian prisoners of war from World War II, including 28 sailors from the German submarine U-85. These burial sites tell a story that extends beyond typical battlefield narratives.
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