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THE CULPEPER NATIONAL CEMETERY was established on April 13, 1867 and covered approximately 6 acres.  It was dedicated as the final resting place for the heroes of the United States who fell in battle or died of disease during the Civil War in the surrounding Culpeper area.
On October 21, 1975, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Burton Hammond Post 2524, were instrumental in arranging for the donation of 10.51 acres of land from Joe H. Garner, President of Bingham & Taylor Corp., as a memorial to all corporation employees who served in the armed forces. In 2001, the VFW, American Legion, local officials and residents once again were instrumental in acquiring an additional 12 acres of land to extend burial services to our most honored veterans for another 50 years or more.
 Eligibility for interment in a National Cemetery includes all active duty members of the Armed Forces, and veterans who served in the military and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. A veteran's spouse and dependent children are also entitled to National Cemetery interment.
Donated burial flags are flown on Veterans' Day and Memorial Day to honor the
veterans. Ceremonies are held and sponsored by the VFW and the American Legion
on both days of recognition. Cemetery
Records Online gives on-line access to
all
burial records of the Culpeper National Cemetery that are on file in Virginia.
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Location: Downtown, 305 U.S. Avenue (no sign), entrance is from E. Stevens Street across the railroad
Hours: Cemetery grounds are open for visitation from dawn to dusk every day of the year
Contact Us: (540) 825-0027 |
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