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Fort Mitchell National Cemetery
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Fort Mitchell National Cemetery
COUNTRY
America
ADDRESS
553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, Alabama, United States
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About Fort Mitchell National Cemetery
It is the national graveyard situated in Fort Mitchell in Russell County, Alabama (USA). The cemetery was officially established in 1987 and occupied the land of 280 acres. The Federal cemetery is served the veterans from Alabama, TN, Florida, and some other specific states. The site is open for visits from 6 AM to 6 PM every day.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Fort Mitchell National Cemetery
- It is the final resting place of around 5000 people.
- There are many notable military persons and Medal of Honor recipients buried in the cemetery. Those persons include Matthew Leonard, Timpoochee Barnard, and more.
- The cemetery management doesn't allow permanent plantings, balloons, statues, breakable things, and related items on the graves.
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