Who was buried at Fort McPherson National Cemetery?
Who was buried at Fort McPherson National Cemetery?
In fall 1904 he sought medical attention at the Fort Robinson hospital, but was denied admission; he died that October. Jordan was buried at Fort Robinson and in 1947 his remains were transferred to Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Section F, Site 1131.
When was Fort McPherson on the National Register of Historic Places?
The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 2012. The cemetery has a digital carillon system that was donated by the American Veterans, Inc (AMVETS) Department of Nebraska, in partnership with the AMVETS National Foundation.
Where are the Buffalo Soldiers at Fort McPherson?
Fort McPherson National Cemetery is the final resting place for 63 Buffalo Soldiers of the 9th and 10th Cavalry. The soldiers were all buried at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, and were relocated to Fort McPherson National Cemetery in 1947 when Fort Robinson was deactivated.
When to put flowers on graves at Fort McPherson?
Artificial flowers are permitted on graves from November through March. Artificial flowers are permitted on graves for a period extending 7 days before through 7 days after Easter Sunday and Memorial Day. Potted plants are permitted on graves on Easter and Memorial Day through the following Thursday.
Where are the soldiers buried at Fort McPherson?
The soldiers were all buried at Fort Robinson, Nebraska, and were relocated to Fort McPherson National Cemetery in 1947 when Fort Robinson was deactivated. Fort McPherson National Cemetery has served as the final resting place for American men and women who have served their country at many different times in many wars throughout the years.
The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 2012. The cemetery has a digital carillon system that was donated by the American Veterans, Inc (AMVETS) Department of Nebraska, in partnership with the AMVETS National Foundation.
Where is Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Nebraska?
Fort McPherson National Cemetery has served as the final resting place for American men and women who have served their country at many different times in many wars throughout the years. In some instances positive identification has been impossible due to the circumstances of the deaths.
Where was Fort McPherson on the Oregon Trail?
Still visible ruts of the Oregon Trail run through the cemetery. Fort McPherson is located in the Platte Valley of Nebraska, on the south side of the Platte River, four miles south of Maxwell. (Text by P. Kemper)