Civil War Unknowns Monument, Memorial monument in Arlington National Cemetery, US.
The Civil War Unknowns Monument consists of a granite cenotaph placed above a brick-lined vault containing remains of 2,111 unidentified soldiers.
Built in 1866, this monument marks the first memorial at Arlington dedicated to soldiers whose remains could not be identified after the Civil War.
The monument serves as a central point for commemorative ceremonies honoring the military personnel who lost their lives during the American Civil War.
Visitors can access the monument daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM within the Arlington National Cemetery grounds near the Arlington House.
The vault beneath the monument contains remains collected from Bull Run battlefield and the route to Rappahannock River within 25 miles of Washington DC.
Location: Arlington County
GPS coordinates: 38.88040,-77.07315
Latest update: March 19, 2025 14:39
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