Rows of military grave markers, memorials, and monuments honor thousands of United States service members, including many soldiers who died during the Civil War, in a landscape closely associated with Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address.
Open year-round
No entrance fee required
How to Get There
From Gettysburg (1 mi): Follow South Washington Street south from downtown Gettysburg and continue directly to the cemetery entrance at 725 S Washington St.
Overview
Gettysburg National Cemetery was established after the 1863 battle for Union soldiers and is where Abraham Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address at its dedication. Rows of white headstones, the Soldiers' National Monument, and state memorial sections fill the grounds next to Gettysburg National Military Park, and it is still an active national cemetery. Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies are held here.
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