Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery is a national or military cemetery in Leavenworth County, United States. It was established in 1862, covering 14.61 hectares. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 16 notable interments here, including Thomas Custer, Algernon Smith, Edward Hatch.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Leavenworth County, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.35139, -94.93000 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1862 |
| Type | National and military, Historic and heritage |
| Era | 1800s |
| Area | 14.61 hectares |
| Heritage status | NRHP 99000834 |
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Notable interments
16 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery's 16 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include military personnel (50%), military officer (31%).
- Thomas Custer (1845–1876), military officer
- Algernon Smith (1842–1876), military personnel
- Edward Hatch (1832–1889), military officer
- George Yates (1843–1876), military personnel
- James Calhoun (1845–1876), military personnel
- Henry Leavenworth (1783–1834), politician
- Harry Bell (1860–1938), military personnel
- Harry Bell (1860–1938), military personnel
- William F. Sharp (1885–1947), military personnel
- William E. Hall (1913–1996), naval aviator, military officer
- James Allen (1806–1846), explorer, military officer, engineer
- William Dorrance Beach (1856–1932), military leader
- Albert Sale (1850–1874), military personnel
- Lewis Cass Hunt (1824–1886)
- Q8007526 (1892–1983), American football coach, military personnel
- Q76995470 (1839–1870), military officer
Common questions
Where is Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery?
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery is in Leavenworth County, United States, at coordinates 39.3514, -94.9300.
When was Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery established?
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery was established in 1862, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 16 notable interments at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, including Thomas Custer, Algernon Smith, Edward Hatch, George Yates, James Calhoun.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q5471496 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- War GraveNational Register of Historic Places (NRHP)Notable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth County, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q5471496. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/fort-leavenworth-national-cemetery/
BibTeX
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title = {Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth County, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/fort-leavenworth-national-cemetery/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q5471496}
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