Fort Harrison National Cemetery facts for kids
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Fort Harrison National Cemetery
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 Location in Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Nearest city | Richmond, Virginia |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1866 |
| Architect | Meigs, Montgomery C. |
| Architectural style | Second Empire |
| MPS | Civil War Era National Cemeteries MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 95000921 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | August 10, 1995 |
Fort Harrison National Cemetery is a special burial ground for soldiers in the United States. It is located about 11 kilometers (7 miles) south of Richmond, Virginia, in Henrico County, Virginia. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs takes care of it.
This cemetery is about 1.5 acres big. By the end of 2005, 1,570 people were buried there. The cemetery was created in 1866. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. This means it is an important historical site.
A Look Back: Why Fort Harrison Cemetery Was Created
This cemetery was set up after the American Civil War. It was a place to rebury soldiers who fought for the Union. These soldiers had died in battles around the area. One important battle was the Battle of Chaffin's Farm.
Many of the soldiers buried here are unknown. The cemetery also holds four prisoners of war from the Confederate side. They were held at Fort Harrison when the Union controlled it.
Brave Soldiers: Notable Burials
- Private George A. Buchanan (1842–1864): He received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award for bravery a soldier can get. He earned it for his actions at the Battle of Chaffin's Farm during the Civil War.
