Staunton, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
United States National Military Cemetery - Staunton
National Military Cemetery
Staunton.
Established 1867.
Interments 753.
Known 232.
Unknown 521.
Erected 1867.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 38° 8.424′ N, 79° 2.985′ W. Marker is in Staunton, Virginia. Marker can be reached from Richmond Avenue (U.S. 250). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Staunton VA 24401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Medal of Honor Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Address by President Lincoln (a few steps from this marker); Staunton National Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); A National Cemetery System (a few steps from this marker); First Settler's Grave (approx. 0.6 miles away); Avenue of Trees (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staunton.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 7, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 6, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,413 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 6, 2009, by Robert H. Moore, II of Winchester, Virginia. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.