Fort McPherson National Cemetery
Nebraska's oldest National Cemetery
Established on September 27, 1863, Fort McPherson provided protection for traders and trappers in their search for furs, settlers in their quest for land and freedom, miners seeking the riches of the Rocky Mountains, and the first transcontinental railroad linking the East and West Coast.
On March 3, 1873, the Fort McPherson National Cemetery was established on a 107-acre tract of the Fort McPherson Military Reservation.
Fort McPherson is the only National Cemetery in Nebraska, and about 6,500 United States veterans and their spouses are buried here.
Over the years, this small piece of Nebraska has become the final resting place for four recipients of the Medal of Honor, two of which are Buffalo Soldiers. The Medal of Honor is earned by a deed of personal bravery and self-sacrifice, above and beyond the call of duty.
Contact Info
12004 South Spur 56A Maxwell, NE 69151 308-582-4433Online at http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/ftmcpherson.asp
Hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset Admission: Free
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