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, Henry Leavenworth.

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Notable interments

16 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.

• Thomas Custer (1845–1876), military officer
• Algernon Smith (1842–1876), military personnel
• Henry Leavenworth (1783–1834), politician
• George Yates (1843–1876), military personnel
• Edward Hatch (1832–1889), military officer
• James Calhoun (1845–1876), military personnel
• Harry Bell (1860–1938), military personnel
• Harry Bell (1860–1938), military personnel
• William F. Sharp (1885–1947), military personnel
• James Allen (1806–1846), engineer, military officer, explorer
• William Dorrance Beach (1856–1932), military leader
• William E. Hall (1913–1996), military officer, naval aviator
• Albert Sale (1850–1874), military personnel
• Lewis Cass Hunt (1824–1886)
• Q76995470 (1839–1870), military officer
• Q8007526 (1892–1983), military personnel, American football coach

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, Henry Leavenworth, George Yates, Edward Hatch.

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)