About Fort Scott National Cemetery
Fort Scott National Cemetery is a national veteran cemetery located in Fort Scott, Kansas. As one of the National Cemetery Administration's facilities, the cemetery offers free interment for eligible U.S. military veterans, their spouses, and dependent children. The cemetery is currently accepting new in-ground and columbarium interments. Families should call the cemetery directly to verify availability for the desired service date.
Detailed history, notable interments, and ground policies for this cemetery are not yet available from the National Cemetery Administration's public listing. The cemetery's primary contact information appears in the sidebar.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Fort Scott National Cemetery (by straight-line distance):
- Mound City Cemetery Soldiers' Lot — Mound City, KS (23 mi · closed)
- Baxter Springs City Soldiers' Lot — Baxter Springs, KS (54 mi · closed)
- Union Confederate Monument Site — Kansas City, MO (87 mi · closed)