National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona
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unimoggers
N 33° 41.910 W 112° 01.196
12S E 405478 N 3729193
This is probably the most unusual cemeteries in my home state. Take a look at the website and enjoy everything it has to offer.
Waymark Code: WM1TDP
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2007
Views: 217
From the website:
A state law was passed in 1976 and signed by Governor Raul Castro authorizing the development of a state veterans cemetery. The cemetery was dedicated December 9, 1978 and the first burial occurred on March 19, 1979. The cemetery was officially transferred to the VA on April 1, 1989. The cemetery consists of 225 acres and will not reach capacity until well after the year 2030. The Department of Veterans Affairs spent over $13 million for improvements in 1999. The project included three new committal shelters, maintenance building, visitor center, founders plaza, assembly area, columbaria, and extensive landscaping.
Date cemetery was established: December 9, 1978
Visiting hours:
Office Hours:
Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed federal holidays except Memorial Day.
Visitation Hours:
Open daily from sunrise to sunset.
Website pertaining to the cemetery: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
Please submit a photo(s) taken by you of your visit to the location (non-copyrighted photos only). GPS photos are also accepted with the location in the background, and old vacation photos are accepted. If you are not able to provide a photo, then please describe your visit or give a story about the visit.
We would also like to hear about any of your deceased family members who may be laid to rest in the cemetery.