Veterans from the Revolutionary War all the way up to current-day wars laid to rest in Fayetteville National Cemetery.
Fayetteville National Cemetery in Arkansas is nicknamed "Little Arlington."
The Fayetteville cemetery, located on 15 acres near the University of Arkansas, was constructed in 1867 to honor Civil War union soldiers. In addition to the Civil War soldiers, veterans from the Revolutionary War and 20th and 21st century wars are laid to rest in Fayetteville.
The more than 8,000 veterans in the Fayetteville cemetery include Cpl. Morris Nations, killed at Pearl Harbor; Sgt. J. Scott Lindsey, killed during the Persian Gulf War; and Medal of Honor recipient Sfc. Clarence B. Craft.
Since the original land purchase for $500, the cemetery has tripled in size, according to cemetery staff member Chris Turner. The cemetery has grown through the donations of nearby land, Turner said, noting that there is additional room for growth.
The cemetery, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, serves more than 135,000 veterans in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri.
Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark., serves more than 135,000 veterans in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Missouri. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
Fayetteville National Cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 28, 1999. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
Photos from the Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
Fayetteville National Cemetery, covering 15 acres, is nicknamed "Little Arlington." Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
The cemetery hosts a Memorial Day ceremony each year. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
There are around 8,000 veterans laid to rest at the Fayetteville cemetery. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
This section holds the remains of veterans who have been cremated. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
More than 200 burials are conducted each year at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
Veterans from the Revolutionary War through 21st century wars are buried here. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Ark. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
Photos from the Fayetteville National Cemetery in Fayetteville, AR. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
Honor and patriotism are found throughout the cemetery. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
A Purple Heart plaque overlooks the graves at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
The cemetery has grown from 5 acres in 1867 to the current 15 acres. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
Medal of Honor recipient Clarence B. Craft is laid to rest in Fayetteville. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
One of the many plaques throughout the 15-acre cemetery. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
More than 8,000 veterans are laid to rest in Fayetteville National Cemetery. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
The Fayetteville cemetery has tripled in size since the original land purchase. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
Fayetteville National Cemetery hosts the final resting places for more than 8,000 veterans. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
The Fayetteville cemetery takes up 15 acres but there is more room nearby to grow. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
A Pearl Harbor marker has a place of honor at Fayetteville National Cemetery. Photos by Eldon Lindsay/The American Legion.
