Burial at Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Lot: A family guide

History of Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Lot

Evergreen Cemetery was established in 1850 by the Newport Cemetery Company in Southgate, KY. After it opened with 17 acres, many interments from local cemeteries were reburied in Evergreen. During the Civil War, a battery was constructed in the cemetery as part of the Union defenses of Cincinnati. Over time Evergreen Cemetery expanded, and today it comprises 250 acres.

The soldiers' lot is located in Section 25 of Evergreen Cemetery. The soldiers' lot was originally set aside in 1892 for the burial of deceased soldiers from nearby Fort Thomas. The fort was deactivated in 1947, leading the federal government to release 188 unused plots back to Evergreen Cemetery. Today, the soldiers' lot contains 138 interments.

Notable veterans buried at Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Lot

The National Cemetery Administration documents the following veterans of note buried at Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Lot, listed by section and site as recorded in the cemetery's official register.

• Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force that can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Recipients receive the Medal of Honor from the President on behalf of Congress. It was first awarded during the Civil War and the eligibility criteria, medal design, and recognition on a recipients' grave marker have all evolved over time. There are 434 Medal of Honor recipients interred at VA national cemeteries including 6 double recipients.
• » Medal of Honor recipients interred or memorialized here:
• Corporal Thomas M. Doherty (Spanish-American War). An Irish immigrant, Doherty served in the U.S. Army for fourteen years. He received the Medal of Honor for rescuing wounded comrades from the front lines under heavy fire during the July 1, 1898, Battle of San Juan Hill. He was a corporal in the 21st Infantry Regiment at the time. Doherty took his own life on September 21, 1906, after being demoted from color sergeant to acting drum major. He is memorialized in Section 25, Site 64.

Eligibility for burial at Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Lot

Planning ahead for a Veteran's or loved-one's final resting place can eliminate unnecessary delays and reduce stress on a family at a difficult time.

The Department of Veterans Affairs covers the grave plot, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government-furnished headstone or marker, and a U.S. burial flag at no cost to eligible families.

Visiting hours

Visitation Hours: Open daily from sunrise to sunset. Office Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

How to schedule a burial at Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Lot

1. The funeral home or family contacts the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 1-800-535-1117 (24/7 for active funeral arrangements).
2. Provide the veteran's full name, date of birth, social security number, dates of service, branch, and date of death.
3. Fax or email the DD-214 to the cemetery's interment office for verification.
4. Once eligibility is confirmed (typically 30–60 minutes for complete documentation), the cemetery assigns a date, time, and committal shelter.
5. The funeral home transports the deceased to Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Lot at the assigned time. The cemetery handles opening, closing, and perpetual care from that point.

Where Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Lot sits in the Kentucky cemetery system

Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Lot is one of the veteran cemeteries operating in Kentucky. The cemetery is currently closed to new in-ground burials but may accept cremated remains in some cases. Families should verify status before planning.

For families considering alternatives, the nearest veteran cemeteries appear in our cemetery sidebar. If Evergreen Cemetery Soldiers' Lot is fully reserved, those alternatives are typically the next options.