Leavenworth National Cemetery
Leavenworth National Cemetery is a national or military cemetery in Leavenworth, United States. It was established in 1886. Wikidata records 17 notable interments here, including Jay McShann, Jay McShann, Linda Carol Brown.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Leavenworth, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 39.27830, -94.88820 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1886 |
| Type | National and military |
| Era | 1800s |
| Website | www.cem.va.gov |
Visitation Hours: Open daily from dawn to dusk.
From the cemetery's own website: www.cem.va.gov
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
17 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Leavenworth National Cemetery's 17 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include baseball player (24%), jazz musician (12%), bandleader (12%), musician (12%).
- Jay McShann (1909–2006), jazz musician, bandleader, musician
- Jay McShann (1916–2006), jazz musician, bandleader, musician
- Linda Carol Brown (1943–2018), activist, teacher of literature, human rights defender
- Ed Charles (1933–2018), baseball player
- Arthur Guy Empey (1883–1963), soldier, author, songwriter
- Connie Johnson (1922–2004), baseball player
- Connie Johnson (1922–2004), baseball player
- John Durham (1843–1918), military personnel
- Charles C. Hagemeister (1946–2021), combat medic
- Sherman Jones (1935–2007), baseball player, politician
- Charles Irving Martin (1871–1953), military officer
- Daniel A. Dorsey (1838–1918)
- Charles H. Barth (1858–1926), military leader
- William W. Burritt (1831–1901)
- William Garrett (1842–1916)
- William Garrett (1842–1916)
- Q7945531 (1892–1939), head coach
Common questions
Where is Leavenworth National Cemetery?
Leavenworth National Cemetery is in Leavenworth, United States, at coordinates 39.2783, -94.8882.
When was Leavenworth National Cemetery established?
Leavenworth National Cemetery was established in 1886, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Leavenworth National Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 17 notable interments at Leavenworth National Cemetery, including Jay McShann, Jay McShann, Linda Carol Brown, Ed Charles, Arthur Guy Empey.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q6510663 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- War GraveNotable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, United States." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q6510663. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/leavenworth-national-cemetery/
BibTeX
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title = {Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/leavenworth-national-cemetery/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q6510663}
}