Fayetteville Confederate Cemetery
Fayetteville Confederate Cemetery, Military cemetery in Fayetteville, United States.
Description
The site is a burial ground on Fayetteville's eastern edge covering 3.5 acres and enclosed by a native stone wall built in 1885. Graves are arranged in organized rows with marble headstones that replaced the original sandstone markers in 1903.
History
The site was founded in 1873 by the Southern Memorial Association to honor soldiers who fell in northwestern Arkansas. A central monument was built in 1898 on a hill overlooking the city.
Culture
The burial sections here reflect where soldiers came from, with distinct areas marking troops from different Southern states. This arrangement shows the regional origins of those laid to rest in this place.
Practical
The grounds are open to visitors and offer a quiet place to walk among organized headstones and historical markers. Shade trees throughout the site make it comfortable to explore the grounds.
Did you know?
The grounds sit on a hill that still overlooks the city today, offering an unexpected vantage point across the area. This elevated location makes it a place where you can see both the city and surrounding landscape.
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