Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Veterans' Cemetery
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 4, 2021
1. Veterans' Cemetery Marker
In April 1886, the Board of Managers of the Michigan Veterans' Facility set aside five acres for a cemetery. The Grand Rapids Post of the Grand Army of the Republic dedicated the cemetery on Memorial Day, May 31, 1886. The original cemetery was designed in the form of a Maltese cross with 262 grave sites in each of its four sections. In 1894 a granite statue of a Civil War soldier was placed at the center of the cross. By the time of its centennial in 1986, the cemetery had recorded over 4,000 burials of veterans and their dependants.Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1254B.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 31, 1886.
Location. 43° 1.137′ N, 85° 39.512′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. Marker is located at the entrance to the Veterans' Cemetery, NE of the Veterans' Facility off Lamberton Street Northeast.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 4, 2021
2. Veterans' Cemetery Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Purple Heart Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans' Facility (approx. 0.2 miles away); Barber Briggs House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Creston World War II Memorial (approx. 2.1 miles away); Monroe Avenue Water Filtration Plant / The Beginning of Water Fluoridation (approx. 2.1 miles away); Sixth Street Bridge (approx. 3 miles away); Villa Maria (approx. 3.2 miles away); The Grand River (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 4, 2021
3. Veterans' Cemetery
Walking bridge access to the cemetery from Lamberton Street
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 141 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
