Memphis National Cemetery in Memphis, Tennessee
About Memphis National Cemetery
Memphis National Cemetery is a national cemetery in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. The grounds sit at about 249 feet above sea level. Wikidata records 7 notable people buried here, including Robert Wilkins, George W. Grider and Winfield S. Cunningham. It is recorded in the U.S. Geological Survey's Geographic Names Information System as feature 1648118. The nearest other listed cemetery is Raleigh Cemetery, about 2.3 mi to the northeast. The nearest cremation provider we know of is High Point Funeral Home & Crematorium in Memphis, about 1.6 mi away. It is one of 117 cemeteries we list in Shelby County, and 43 other listed cemeteries lie within 10 miles. 2 of the 117 listings in Shelby County have a phone number or website on record.
Notable people buried at Memphis National Cemetery
Among them: 2 musicians, 2 World War II veterans, 1 baseball player, 1 Civil War veteran, 1 Medal of Honor recipient, 1 US representative, 1 World War I veteran.
- Robert Wilkins1896-1987American country blues guitarist and singer
- George W. Grider1912-1991American politician
- Winfield S. Cunningham1900-1986Officer in Charge, Naval Activities, during Battle of Wake Island
- Ike Pearson1917-1985American baseball player
- James H. Robinson1846-1864United States Army Medal of Honor recipient
- Marvell Thomas1941-2017American keyboardist
- Guy E. Hoffman1898-1983American football player and coach, educator
People whose Wikidata entry gives Memphis 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
35.17309, -89.93703
What Memphis 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
- Raleigh CemeteryBartlett, TNCemetery2.3 mi
- St. John's Episcopal Church CemeteryMemphis, TNEpiscopal cemetery3.6 mi
- Eckles Madison Family CemeteryMemphis, TNFamily cemetery4.3 mi
- Barton CemeteryBartlett, TNCemetery4.3 mi
- Potters Field (historical)Memphis, TNCemetery4.4 mi
- Bettis Family CemeteryMemphis, TNFamily cemetery4.6 mi
- Memphis Memory GardensBartlett, TNCemetery5.2 mi
- Egypt CemeteryBartlett, TNCemetery5.2 mi
- Point CemeteryMemphis, TNCemetery5.3 mi
- Memorial Park Funeral Home and CemeteryGermantown, TNMemorial park5.6 mi
Funeral homes near Memphis National Cemetery
- High Point Funeral Home & Crematorium1.6 miCremation provider · Memphis · (901) 454-5795
- Tennessee Cremations Inc1.6 miFuneral home · Memphis · (901) 324-2923
- Mid South Mortuary Service1.6 miMortuary · Memphis · (901) 458-8575
- Superior Funeral Home2.2 miFuneral home · Memphis · (901) 323-7898
- M. J. Edwards Funeral Home Stage Road Chapel2.5 miFuneral home · Memphis · (901) 791-9700
- N H Owens & Son Funeral Home2.6 miFuneral home · Memphis · (901) 324-2116
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Memphis National Cemetery located?
Memphis National Cemetery is at 3568 Townes Avenue, Memphis, TN 38122 in Shelby County. GPS coordinates: 35.17309, -89.93703.
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