The Fayetteville National Cemetery was established in 1867 for burial of Union soldiers who died in Arkansas during the Civil War.
The establishment came not long after Congress and President Lincoln authorized creation of federal cemeteries.
The Fayetteville National Cemetery continues to provide burial space for veterans of other American conflicts, from Revolutionary War veterans to the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
It is believed to be the last resting place for veterans from every single major American conflict.
The cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.