Glendale National Cemetery facts for kids
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Glendale 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 | 6.6 acres (2.7 ha) |
| Built | 1866 |
| Architect | Meigs, Montgomery C. |
| Architectural style | Second Empire |
| MPS | Civil War Era National Cemeteries MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 96000026 |
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| Added to NRHP | February 26, 1996 |
The Glendale National Cemetery is a special place where brave soldiers are buried. It is a United States National Cemetery, which means it's a burial ground for military veterans. This cemetery is located near the city of Richmond, in Henrico County, Virginia.
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs takes care of the cemetery. It covers about 2.1 acres of land. By the end of 2005, there were 2,064 burials here. The cemetery is now closed, meaning no new burials are happening there.
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History of Glendale Cemetery
How the Cemetery Started
Glendale National Cemetery was created on May 7, 1866. It was named after a farm that used to be on the land. This cemetery was established shortly after the American Civil War.
Honoring Civil War Soldiers
The first people buried here were Union soldiers. These were soldiers who fought for the northern states during the Civil War. Many of them died in battles nearby, like the Battle of Malvern Hill. The cemetery was a way to honor their service and sacrifice.
A Historic Landmark
In 1996, Glendale National Cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it is recognized as an important historical site in the United States.
Notable People Buried Here
Corporal Michael Fleming Folland
One important person buried at Glendale National Cemetery is Corporal Michael Fleming Folland. He was born in 1949 and passed away in 1969. Corporal Folland was a brave soldier who served in the Vietnam War.
He received the Medal of Honor, which is the highest award a military member can get for bravery. He earned this medal for his heroic actions during the war.
