Source: National Cemetery Administration · cem.va.gov · scraped May 2026
History of Mound City Cemetery Soldiers' Lot
The Mound City Soldiers' Lot is located in Lots 262 and 263 of Woodland Cemetery at Mound City, KS, which set aside the area for the burial of soldiers. The first interments consisted of 30 Union soldiers killed in the Battles of Mine Creek and Marais des Cygnes in 1864. The deed for the soldiers' lot, measuring 48 by 158 feet, was not officially transferred until 1874. In 1888, the remains of other Union and unknown soldiers buried elsewhere in Linn County were re-interred into the soldiers' lot. In 1940, laborers of the Works Progress Administration (WPA), a depression-era work relief program, erected an enclosing stone wall and post-and-chain fence around the perimeter of the soldiers' lot.
Monuments and Memorials In 1889, the United States erected the Union Soldiers monument to honor the 80 Civil War soldiers laid to rest at Mound City Soldiers' Lot. The granite monument, which cost approximately $2,500, depicts a Civil War infantryman holding his musket, looking to the east.
An artillery monument was placed in the soldiers' lot circa 1880.
The Linn County Historical Society erected a wooden memorial at the entrance of the soldiers' lot at some point during the 20th century. This memorial, which signified the soldiers' lot within the larger cemetery, was replaced with a limestone version in 2001.
Notable interments
Veterans, public figures, and citizens of note buried at Mound City Cemetery Soldiers' Lot, listed by section and site as recorded by the National Cemetery Administration.
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Directions
From Kansas City take Interstate 29 South for 9.5 miles to Interstate 635 South. Travel Interstate 635 South 12.2 miles. Bear right onto Interstate 35 South. Travel Interstate 35 South 4.7 miles and bear right onto US 69 South. Travel US 69 South for 60 miles. Take Highway 52 West. Travel on Highway 52 West for approximately five miles to Mound City. Turn right on to North Fifth Street, which ends at the cemetery.
Floral and grounds policy
Cemetery policies are conspicuously posted and readily visible to the public.
Floral arrangements accompanying the casket or urn at the time of burial will be placed on the completed grave.
Weapons policy
VA regulations 38 CFR 1.218 prohibit the carrying of firearms (either openly or concealed), explosives or other dangerous or deadly weapons while on VA property, except for official purposes, such as military funeral honors.
Possession of firearms on any property under the charge and control of VA is prohibited. Offenders may be subject to a fine, removal from the premises, or arrest.
Education and visiting programs
More than half of VA's national cemeteries originated with the Civil War and many are closed to some burials. Other sites were established to serve World War veterans and they continue to expand. Historic themes related with NCA's cemeteries and soldiers' lots vary, but visitors should understand "Why is it here?" NCA began by installing interpretive signs, or waysides, at more than 100 properties to observe the Civil War Sesquicentennial (2011–2015). Please follow the links below to see the interpretive signs for Mound City National Cemetery.
A National Cemetery System Mound City National Cemetery Visit the Veterans Legacy Program and NCA History Program for additional information. Thank you for your interest.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Mound City Cemetery Soldiers' Lot (by straight-line distance):
- Fort Scott National Cemetery — Fort Scott, KS (23 mi · open)
- Union Confederate Monument Site — Kansas City, MO (65 mi · closed)
- Baxter Springs City Soldiers' Lot — Baxter Springs, KS (77 mi · closed)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Mound City Cemetery Soldiers' Lot have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Schneider Funeral Home & Crematory is a premier funeral home located at 816 Main St. in Pleasanton, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site chapel and on-site crematory. Professional offerings include funeral planning, grief support, and traditional services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,575. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,805, while direct cremation is available from $2,575. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, and Christian Church (Churches of Christ).
Cheney Witt Chapel, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 201 South Main St. in Fort Scott, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site chapel, carriage house, and family gathering center. Professional offerings include funerals, cremation, and funeral pre-planning, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,990. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,290, while direct cremation is available from $2,990.
Garnett Location is a premier funeral home located at 219 S. Oak Street - P.O. Box 408 in Garnett, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including event center, full kitchen, and audio/visual equipment. Professional offerings include pre-planning, grief support, and online memorials, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,445. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $3,445. The standard basic services fee for the funeral director and staff is $2,795. Additional typical expenses include embalming ($5,580) and use of facilities for viewing ($450). The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Episcopal, Nazarene, Wesleyan, and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Dengel & Son Mortuary is a premier funeral home located at 1 Aquatic Drive in Louisburg, KS. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 1301 North Orange Street in Butler, MO. The property features well-appointed spaces including four state rooms for viewing, on-site chapel, and family room. Professional offerings include direct cremation, private family viewing, and cremation memorial service, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,745. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $4,495, while direct cremation is available from $1,745. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Methodist, Baptist, Catholic, Church of Christ, and Presbyterian.
Lamb-Roberts-Price Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 325 South Hickory Street in Ottawa, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel and viewing rooms. Professional offerings include funeral services, burial services, and cremation, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,995. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $2,870. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Wesleyan, Assembly of God, Baptist, and Federated Church.
Dengel & Son Mortuary - Ottawa is a premier funeral home located at 235 South Hickory St. in Ottawa, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including ottawa chapel, paola chapel, and louisburg chapel. Professional offerings include burial services, cremation, and simple cremation, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,695. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,495, while direct cremation is available from $2,695. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Christian (Disciples of Christ), and Evangelical.
Bruce Funeral Home - Gardner is a premier funeral home located at 106 South Center St. in Gardner, KS. The property features well-appointed spaces including funeral home facilities. Professional offerings include traditional burial, simple burial, and graveside service, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,345. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,745, while direct cremation is available from $3,345. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian (various denominations), Jewish, and Islamic.