About this property
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located on Fort Leavenworth, a United States Army installation north of Leavenworth, Kansas. It was officially established in 1862, but was used as a burial ground as early as 1844, and was one of the twelve original United States National Cemeteries designated by Abraham Lincoln. The cemetery is the resting place of nine Medal of Honor recipients, but most are the less famous casualties of war. It was named for Brigadier General Henry Leavenworth, who was re-interred there in 1902 from Woodland Cemetery in Delhi, New York. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it occupies approximately 36.1 acres (14.6 ha) and was site to over 22,000 interments, as of 2020.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 99000834. It was listed on July 14, 1999.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery listed on the National Register?
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 14, 1999.
What type of historic resource is Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery?
Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery?
The period of significance for Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1844.
Can I research the history near Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery?
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