Of special interest to history buffs and Civil War historians, the Fort Scott National Cemetery holds the distinction of being the first listed U.S. National Cemetery. The cemetery started as a small burial plot adjacent to Fort Scott in 1842. During the Civil War the cemetery became the final resting place of many Civil War soldiers who died in battles in the area. Later many other interments were moved to the cemetery from other areas and today there are more than 7000 military veterans buried there. The cemetery is still in operation today and all veterans and their immediate families are entitled to be laid to rest here.

Fort Scott National Cemetery, 900 E National Ave, Fort Scott, KS 66701, Phone: 620-223-2840

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