Wilmington National Cemetery in Wilmington, North Carolina
About Wilmington National Cemetery
Wilmington National Cemetery is a national cemetery in Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina. The grounds sit at about 16 feet above sea level. Wikidata records 3 notable people buried here, including Inglis Fletcher, Possum Whitted and John George Fletcher. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 2701918. The nearest other listed cemetery is Oakdale Cemetery, about 0.6 mi to the northwest. The nearest cremation provider we know of is Andrew Mortuary & Crematorium in Wilmington, about 0.3 mi away. It is one of 12 cemeteries we list in New Hanover County, and 16 other listed cemeteries lie within 10 miles. 1 of the 12 listings in New Hanover County have a phone number or website on record.
Notable people buried at Wilmington National Cemetery
Among them: 1 baseball player, 1 writer.
- Inglis Fletcher1879-1969American novelist
- Possum Whitted1890-1962American baseball player
- John George Fletcher1878-1960Heir
People whose Wikidata entry gives Wilmington National Cemetery as their place of burial, ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions cover them. Names link to Wikipedia where an English article exists. Plot locations are not included; ask the cemetery office.
Map
34.23833, -77.92278
What Wilmington National Cemetery offers
Not available: we have no confirmed information yet about accepting new burials, cremation options, cremation niches, mausoleum, columbarium, chapel, green burial, veterans section, office on site, parking, wheelchair accessible, restrooms. If you work there or know it well, tell us what it offers.
Nearby cemeteries
- Oakdale CemeteryWilmington, NCCemetery0.6 mi
- Calvary Memorial CemeteryWilmington, NCCemetery0.9 mi
- Saint James Episcopal CemeteryWilmington, NCEpiscopal cemetery1.3 mi
- Greenlawn Memorial Park CemeteryWilmington, NCMemorial park3.1 mi
- Saint Thomas CemeteryBelville, NCCemetery4.4 mi
- Masonboro Baptist CemeteryMasonboro, NCBaptist cemetery5.1 mi
- Oleander Memorial GardensSeagate, NCMemorial park5.7 mi
- Prospect CemeteryOgden, NCCemetery5.9 mi
- Enoch Chapel Missionary Baptist Church CemeteryOgden, NCBaptist cemetery5.9 mi
- Cedar Hill CemeteryNavassa, NCCemetery6.3 mi
Funeral homes near Wilmington National Cemetery
- Andrew Mortuary & Crematorium0.3 miCremation provider · Wilmington
- Andrews Mortuary and Crematory0.3 miCremation provider · Wilmington · (910) 762-7788
- Smith Funeral Home1.1 miFuneral home · Wilmington · (910) 763-4779
- Adkins-Drain Funeral Service1.1 miFuneral home · Wilmington · (910) 763-7117
- John H. Shaw's Son Funeral Home1.2 miFuneral home · Wilmington · (910) 762-2635
- Atlantic Cremation Service1.4 miCremation provider · Wilmington · (910) 799-5460
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Wilmington National Cemetery located?
Wilmington National Cemetery is at 2011 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 in New Hanover County. GPS coordinates: 34.23833, -77.92278.
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