eternal camping ground
During the Civil War, Chattanooga became an important target for both the Union and the Confederacy. In 1863, the cemetery opened with the interment of casualties from the Battles of Chattanooga and Chickamauga, including nearly 1,800 unknowns. Other early burials came from Athens, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, and along the route of Sherman’s march to Atlanta. In 1867, the site was officially designated a national cemetery. Chattanooga National Cemetery is the final resting place for seven recipients of the Medal of Honor. The cemetery also contains the remains of 108 World War II prisoners of war, from Germany, France, Italy, and Poland.
Chattaooga, Tennesse
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