Bushnell in Sumter County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Florida National Cemetery
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020
1. Florida National Cemetery Marker
to the memory of all the
patriotic men and women
who answered their
country’s call to service.
Their inspiring contribution
will help preserve in the
hearts and lives of all
Americans the spirit of
patriotism, the love of
country and the willingness
to serve and sacrifice
for the common good
Ronald Reagan
President of the United States
Thomas K. Turnage
Administrator of Veterans Affairs
Wilfred L. Ebel
Chief Memorial Affairs Director
May 29, 1988
Erected 1988 by National Cemetery Administration.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #40 Ronald Reagan, and the National Cemeteries series lists.
Location. 28° 36.428′ N, 82° 12.703′ W. Marker is in Bushnell, Florida, in Sumter County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of SW 102nd Avenue and County Route C 476B. Marker located within the Florida National Cemetery at the Administration and Public Information
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Ultimate Sacrifice (within shouting distance of this marker); Address by President Lincoln (within shouting distance of this marker); The Carillon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Chosin Few (about 500 feet away); The Americal Division (about 500 feet away); Pride and Honor (about 500 feet away); Retired Enlisted Association (about 500 feet away); Reserve Officers Association (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bushnell.
Regarding Florida National Cemetery. Florida National Cemetery is located in the Withlacoochee State Forest, approximately 50 miles north of Tampa in Sumter County, Florida.
In 1980, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it would establish a new National Cemetery in Florida, its fourth. In 1983, the state transferred land to the VA for the development of a Florida National Cemetery. The first interment was in 1988, as of 2017 there had been over 150,00 interments.
Also see . . . Florida National Cemetery. National Cemetery Administration (Submitted on March 1, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020
2. Florida National Cemetery Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 28, 2020
3. Florida National Cemetery Entrance
Credits. This page was last revised on April 12, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 1, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 207 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 1, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
