Fort Lyon National Cemetery
Fort Lyon National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located near the city of Las Animas in Bent County, Colorado. It encompasses 51.9 acres (21.0 hectares) and as of 2014 had 2,556 interments. It is administered by the Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver County, Colorado.
| Fort Lyon National Cemetery | |
|---|---|
The cemetery in 2013. | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1887 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 38°05′05″N 103°07′46″W |
| Type | United States National Cemetery |
| Owned by | U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs |
| Size | 52 acres (21 ha) |
| No. of graves | >2,750 |
| Website | Official |
| Find a Grave | Fort Lyon National Cemetery |
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