Fort Donelson National Cemetery
Dover Tennessee National Park

Name	Fort Donelson National Cemetery
Brief Description	National Park
Type	Attraction
Category	National Park
Description	In July 1862, Congress passed legislation giving the President of the United States the authority to purchase land for the establishment of cemeteries "for soldiers who shall die in the service of their countryö. The legislation effectively began the National Cemetery system. In 1867, Fort Donelson Cemetery was established as the final resting for Union soldiers and sailors initially buried in the Fort Donelson area.
Phone 1	(931) 232-5706
Phone 2	(931) 232-5348
Handicapped Accessible	No
Cost	Free
Hours	8:00 am until 5:00 pm daily. The road gate will remain open during these hours.
Website	www.nps.gov/fodo/planyourvisit/fortdonelsonnationalcemetery.htm
Local Visitor Bureau	www.clarksvillecvb.com
Last Updated	1/23/2013
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