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1. www.cem.va.gov › CEMs › nchpFlorence National Cemetery - National Cemetery Administration

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   The Florence National Cemetery expanded across the street from 803 National Cemetery Road in the early 1980's. The new expansion for additional burial space is complete. Two additional sections (section 21 & 22) and a columbarium have been added.

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   What is Florence National Cemetery?

   • Florence National Cemetery was established in 1865 around a series of trench graves containing the remains of Union soldiers who died while held captive in the town’s prison camp. During the final years of the war, the Confederacy held thousands of Union prisoners of war in hastily constructed stockades in northeast South Carolina.

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   Does Florence National Cemetery have a columbarium?

   • The Florence National Cemetery expanded across the street from 803 National Cemetery Road in the early 1980's. The new expansion for additional burial space is complete. Two additional sections (section 21 & 22) and a columbarium have been added.

   Florence National Cemetery - National Cemetery Administration

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   Who owns Florence National Cemetery?

   • The land was first owned by James H. Jarrott and was a quarter of a mile from the Florence Stockade. It became a National Cemetery in 1865, and remains from nearby Civil War battlefield cemeteries were transferred and reinterred there. Florence National Cemetery was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

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   How many prisoners were buried at Florence National Cemetery?

   • One burial site contained more than 400 remains, and a larger site of 16 trenches contained 2,300 remains. In 1865, the larger site was established as the Florence National Cemetery. The remains of the 400 prisoners from the smaller site were later reinterred in the national cemetery.

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3. www.findagrave.com › cemetery › 109403Florence National Cemetery - Find a Grave

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   A cemetery in Florence, South Carolina, USA, with photos, memorials and GPS coordinates. Learn about its history, location, office hours and visitation hours.

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Florence_National_CemeteryFlorence National Cemetery - Wikipedia

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   Florence National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Florence, South Carolina. [2] [3] Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs , it encompasses 24.9 acres (10.1 ha), and as of 2021, had over 12,000 interments.

6. www.battlefields.org › florence-national-cemeteryFlorence National Cemetery | American Battlefield Trust

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   Learn about the history and significance of Florence National Cemetery, where over 3,000 Union soldiers who died in a nearby prison are buried. The cemetery is part of the American Battlefield Trust, a nonprofit organization that preserves and protects Civil War sites.

7. www.va.gov › directory › guideFlorence National Cemetery - Locations - Veterans Affairs

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   May 13, 2024 · 803 E National Cemetery Rd. Florence, SC 29506. Phone: 843-669-8783. Fax: 803-695-8284. Map Driving Directions. return to top. Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.

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9. www.nps.gov › florence_national_cemteryNPS.gov Homepage (U.S. National Park Service)

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10. florencenavigator.com › florence-national-cemeteryFlorence National Cemetery – Florence Navigator

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    Learn about the origins and notable burials of Florence National Cemetery, established in 1865 for Union prisoners who died at the Florence Stockade. See photos and information on Florena Budwin, James Elliott Williams, and other veterans honored at the cemetery.