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Prescott National Cemetery
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Prescott, Arizona, USA
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About Prescott National Cemetery
It is part of the US national cemetery system. It was established in 1869 and located in Prescott, Yavapai County, AZ (USA). The burial site encompasses an area of approximately more than 15 acres. There are more than 7500 graves in the cemetery. The official hours of the cemetery are 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The cemetery is open for visitation from dawn to dusk.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Prescott National Cemetery
- It is one of the two national cemeteries of AZ State.
- In 1999, it was placed in NRHP as a historical place in the country.
- The cemetery was originally located near Fort Whipple. It was moved in 1869 to its current location after the flood in the area.
- Many graves are washed out in the massive flood in the area.
- There is a monument erected in the cemetery dedicated to the memory of unknown soldiers.
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