Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery
N 42° 41.846 W 088° 05.197
16T E 410997 N 4727788
The Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery (SWVMC) near Union Grove provides a final resting place for veterans and creates a lasting memorial to their achievement and sacrifices.
Waymark Code: WM3FAW
Location: Wisconsin, United States
Date Posted: 03/28/2008
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Situated on state-owned farmland at the Southern Wisconsin Center, the 105-acre cemetery site encompasses gently rolling hills with serene, natural beauty. As a lasting tribute to those who served in the armed forces, the cemetery will remind future generations that veterans were instrumental in preserving our nation's freedom.
Ground breaking occurred on Memorial Day May 24th, 1996. The cemetery and the administrative building were officially dedicated on May 31, 1998. The first phase of construction included burial for casket and cremation urns. Additional development will occur to accommodate needs of veterans and their families.
The cemetery administrative building, includes a committal chapel for interment services. An outdoor committal shelter is used for services when weather permits. The cemetery also hosts veterans’ events and commemorations in its ceremonial area and flag plaza.
Date cemetery was established: Ground breaking occurred on Memorial Day May 24th, 1996
Visiting hours:
The cemetery grounds are open to the public for
visitation from sunrise to sunset daily.
The cemetery offices are open Monday thru Friday
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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.