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Lexington National Cemetery

Memorials : 0
Location : Lexington, Fayette County, USA
Phone : 859-885-5727
Coordinate : 38.0577600, -84.5107800
Description : Lexington National Cemetery is located on the grounds inside of Lexington Cemetery and can be seen from West Main Street Historical information: Lexington National Cemetery originated in 1861 as a small soldier's lot within Lexington Cemetery, a place that is considered "one of the most beautiful and carefully kept cemeteries in the United States." The first burial in the soldier's lot was made during the Civil War on Nov. 28, 1861. In 1863, the soldiers' lot was designated a national cemetery. In 1867, the government purchased an additional 0.38 acres that doubled the cemetery's size to its current three-quarters of an acre. The... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Lexington National Cemetery?

    Lexington National Cemetery is located at 833 West Main Street Lexington, Fayette County ,Kentucky , 40508USA.

  • Lexington National Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    0 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Lexington National Cemetery?

    Latitude: 38.0577600
    Longitude: -84.5107800

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