Fayetteville National Cemetery, Fayetteville

Name: Fayetteville National Cemetery
Address: 700 S Government Ave, Fayetteville, United States

#16 among attractions in Fayetteville

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Fayetteville National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located on the southern side of the city of Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas. It encompasses nearly 15 acres. As of 2020, over 11,000 veterans and family members were interred in this location, with approximately 200 new burials per year. ()

Built: 1867 (157 years ago)Coordinates: 36°3'10"N, 94°10'7"W

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700 S Government AveTown BranchFayetteville United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Baum Stadium, Fayetteville Historic Square, Walton Arts Center.

1.2 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Fayetteville, Arkansas, the Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium stands as a proud monument to collegiate athletics and community spirit. This impressive stadium is not only a key feature of the University of Arkansas campus but also a central...
0.8 miW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Baum Stadium, Fayetteville
21 min walk • Baum–Walker Stadium at George Cole Field is the home venue of the Arkansas Razorbacks baseball team of the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States. The playing field itself is named George Cole Field, in honor of the former Arkansas athletic director.
0.8 miNE
Square
Fayetteville Historic Square, Fayetteville
21 min walk • The Fayetteville Historic Square, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, includes the original Fayetteville post office, the Old Bank of Fayetteville Building, the Lewis Brothers Building, the Mrs. Young Building, and the Guisinger Building. These buildings are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
0.9 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Walton Arts Center, Fayetteville
24 min walk • The Walton Arts Center is a performing arts center. It is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas near the campus of the University of Arkansas, and serves as a cultural center for the Northwest Arkansas area.
1 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Chi Omega Greek Theatre, Fayetteville
26 min walk • The Chi Omega Greek Theatre is a structure on the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It was a gift to the university from Chi Omega, and it was completed in 1930.
0.6 miN
Library
Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville
17 min walk • The Fayetteville Public Library is a library in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver-certified library was named "Library of the Year" in 2005 by Library Journal and an "American Landmark Library" by TravelSmart.
0.9 miNE
Romanesque architecture, Tower
Washington County Courthouse, Fayetteville
24 min walk • The Washington County Courthouse is the name of a current courthouse and that of a historic one in Fayetteville, Arkansas, the county seat of Washington County. The historic building, built in 1905, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.
1 miN
Street, Shopping
Dickson Street, Fayetteville
25 min walk • The West Dickson Street Commercial Historic District, known as Dickson Street, is an area in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas just off the University of Arkansas campus. It is lined with multiple bars, restaurants, and shops unique to the area. Many large condo projects are now under construction as well.
0.8 miN
Cemetery
Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville
21 min walk • Evergreen Cemetery, located at William and University Streets in Fayetteville, Arkansas, is one of the largest early historic cemeteries in the region, with burials dating to 1838.
0.8 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
TheatreSquared, Fayetteville
21 min walk • TheatreSquared, founded in 2005, is a regional professional theatre located in downtown Fayetteville, Arkansas. The company stages seven productions each year as well as the Arkansas New Play Festival of emerging works, totaling 270 annual performances for an audience of approximately 60,000 including 20,000 students and their teachers.
1 miNW
Universities and schools
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
26 min walk • The University of Arkansas is a public land-grant research university in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas System and the largest university in Arkansas.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fayetteville National Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include World Peace Wetland Prairie, Fayetteville (7 min walk), Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville (17 min walk), John S. Vest House, Fayetteville (19 min walk), Evergreen Cemetery, Fayetteville (21 min walk).

How to get to Fayetteville National Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fayetteville National Cemetery:

Bus

MLK Blvd @ Beechwood Ave • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)
Union Station (29 min walk)