Lexington National Cemetery, Lexington

Name: Lexington National Cemetery
Address: 833 W Main St, Lexington, 40508, United States
Telephone: (859) 885-5727

#30 among attractions in Lexington

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Facts and practical information

Lexington National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in the city of Lexington, Kentucky. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it encompasses less than 4050 square meters, and as of 2014 had approximately 1,700 interments. It is closed to new interments. ()

Built: 1868 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 38°3'22"N, 84°30'30"W

Address

833 W Main StLexington 40508 United States

Contact

(859) 885-5727

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Day trips

Lexington National Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Red Mile, Rupp Arena, Lexington History Center, Kentucky Theater.

1.1 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Horse track
The Red Mile, Lexington
29 min walk • In the heart of horse country, The Red Mile stands as an iconic sports facility in Lexington, Kentucky, with a rich history steeped in the tradition of harness racing. Known as the second oldest harness racing track in the world, it has been a staple in the Lexington...
0.6 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Rupp Arena, Lexington
15 min walk • Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center is an arena located in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States.
0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum
Lexington History Center, Lexington
21 min walk • The Lexington History Center once housed several independent history museums in downtown Lexington, Kentucky. It was located in the former Fayette County Courthouse until 2012 when the city closed the building for renovation.
1.1 miSE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Kentucky Theater, Lexington
28 min walk • The Kentucky Theatre is a historic cinema in downtown Lexington, Kentucky, United States, that first opened in October 1922. The building is currently owned by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government and leased to a non-profit that shows films and hosts concerts and events.
1.2 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Living Arts and Science Center, Lexington
31 min walk • The Living Arts & Science Center, formerly the George B. Kinkead House, is an art and education center housed in an historic mansion in Lexington, Kentucky. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was donated to the center by the Kinkead family in 1981.
0.4 miSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Mary Todd Lincoln House, Lexington
12 min walk • Mary Todd Lincoln House in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, was the girlhood home of Mary Todd, the future first lady and wife of the 16th President, Abraham Lincoln.
0.6 miSE
Park
Triangle Park, Lexington
17 min walk • Triangle Park is located at 400 W Main Street in Lexington, Kentucky. It was officially opened to the people of Lexington on July 2, 1982 by triangle foundation.
0.8 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunt-Morgan House, Lexington
20 min walk • The Hunt–Morgan House, historically known as Hopemont, is a Federal style residence in Lexington, Kentucky built in 1814 by John Wesley Hunt, the first millionaire west of the Alleghenies. The house is included in the Gratz Park Historic District. The Alexander T.
~1350 ftNW
Monuments and statues
Ladies' Confederate Memorial, Lexington
7 min walk • The Ladies' Confederate Memorial is an American Civil War monument erected in 1874 in Lexington Cemetery in Lexington, Kentucky.
0.8 miSE
Monuments and statues
John Hunt Morgan Memorial, Lexington
21 min walk • The John Hunt Morgan Memorial in Lexington, Kentucky, is a monument created during the Jim Crow era, as a tribute to Confederate General John Hunt Morgan, who was from Lexington and is buried in Lexington Cemetery.
0.8 miSE
Monuments and statues
John C. Breckinridge Memorial, Lexington
21 min walk • The John C. Breckinridge Memorial, originally on the courthouse lawn of Lexington, Kentucky, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1997, as part of the Civil War Monuments of Kentucky MPS. It commemorates John C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lexington National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Confederate Soldier Monument in Lexington, Lexington (7 min walk), Ladies' Confederate Memorial, Lexington (7 min walk), Lexington Cemetery, Lexington (9 min walk), Speigle Heights, Lexington (11 min walk).

How to get to Lexington National Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lexington National Cemetery:

Bus

1359 South Upper @ 200 Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr, 5 Nicholasville Road (22 min walk)
unknown - South Upper near Pine Outbound • Lines: 16 Southland Dr (23 min walk)