Many national and state parks throughout the United States preserve sites related to burials, cemeteries, and gravesites, which can provide insight into the history and cultural heritage of the regions they are located in. Some examples of national and state parks that preserve burials, cemeteries, and gravesites include:
- Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania, which preserves the sites of several Civil War battle sites, including the Gettysburg National Cemetery, where over 3,500 Union soldiers are buried.
- Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland, which preserves the site of the bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War and the Antietam National Cemetery, where over 4,000 Union soldiers are buried.
- Andersonville National Historic Site in Georgia, which preserves the site of the Andersonville Confederate prisoner of war camp, and the Andersonville National Cemetery, where over 13,000 Union soldiers are buried.
- San Francisco National Cemetery in California, which preserves the graves of veterans from the Civil War to present day, as well as the graves of many notable figures such as the U.S. Senator and Secretary of State Daniel Webster and Civil War General, William T. Sherman.
- Fort Donelson National Battlefield in Tennessee, which preserves the site of a Civil War battle and the Fort Donelson National Cemetery, where over 1,000 Union soldiers are buried.
- Andrew Johnson National Cemetery in Tennessee, which preserves the grave of Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, as well as the graves of other family members.
These are just a few examples, but there are many other national and state parks throughout the United States that preserve burials, cemeteries, and gravesites. These sites often have historical significance, they provide a glimpse into the lives of those who have died, and they may also be an important part of the cultural heritage of the regions they are located in. Visitors to these sites should be respectful of the graves and the people buried there, and follow the regulations and guidelines set by the National Parks Service or the State Parks Service.
