Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington National Cemetery is one of two cemeteries in the United States National Cemetery System that are maintained by the United States Army. Nearly 400,000 people are buried in its 639 acres (259 ha) in Arlington County, Virginia.
| Arlington National Cemetery | |
|---|---|
Seal of Arlington National Cemetery | |
| Details | |
| Established | May 13, 1864 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 38°52′45″N 77°04′20″W |
| Type | National |
| Owned by | U.S. Department of the Army |
| Size | 639 acres (259 ha) |
| No. of graves | ~400,000 |
| Website | www |
Arlington National Cemetery was established on May 13, 1864, during the American Civil War after Arlington Estate, the land on which the cemetery was built, was confiscated by the U.S. federal government from the private ownership of Confederate States Army General Robert E. Lee's family following a tax dispute over the property. The cemetery is managed by the U.S. Department of the Army. As of 2024, it conducts approximately 27 to 30 funerals each weekday and between six and eight services on Saturday.
In April 2014, Arlington National Cemetery Historic District, including Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington House, Memorial Drive, the Women in Military Service for America Memorial, and Arlington Memorial Bridge, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places.