Pvt. Charles Taggart is one of five Medal of Honor recipients interred at the Dayton National Cemetery. Taggart fought in the Civil War.
Cannon memorial
CaptionA cannon near the Dayton National Cemetery overlooks sections I and S. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption A cannon near the Dayton National Cemetery overlooks sections I and S. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
A cannon near the Dayton National Cemetery overlooks sections I and S.
Main monument
Caption The Dayton Soldiers' Monument sits atop a hill at the center of the Dayton National Cemetery landscape. The cornerstone was laid in 1873, and it was completed in 1877. The structure is composed of a 30-foot marble column on a granite base with an ornamental cap and soldier posed at parade rest. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption The Dayton Soldiers' Monument sits atop a hill at the center of the Dayton National Cemetery landscape. The cornerstone was laid in 1873, and it was completed in 1877. The structure is composed of a 30-foot marble column on a granite base with an ornamental cap and soldier posed at parade rest. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
The Dayton Soldiers' Monument sits atop a hill at the center of the Dayton National Cemetery landscape. The cornerstone was laid in 1873, and it was completed in 1877. The structure is composed of a 30-foot marble column on a granite base with an ornamental cap and soldier posed at parade rest.
Famous words
Caption President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is on display as a monument at the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is on display as a monument at the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
President Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address is on display as a monument at the Dayton National Cemetery.
Overlooking the graves
Caption The Dayton Soldiers' Monument sits atop a hill at the center of the Dayton National Cemetery landscape. The cornerstone was laid in 1873, and it was completed in 1877. The structure is composed of a 30-foot marble column on a granite base. At the corners of the base stand four figures representing the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Navy. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption The Dayton Soldiers' Monument sits atop a hill at the center of the Dayton National Cemetery landscape. The cornerstone was laid in 1873, and it was completed in 1877. The structure is composed of a 30-foot marble column on a granite base. At the corners of the base stand four figures representing the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Navy. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
The Dayton Soldiers' Monument sits atop a hill at the center of the Dayton National Cemetery landscape. At the corners of the base stand four figures representing the Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery and Navy.
Quiet pathway
Caption The now covered tunnel exit from the Home Hospital to the Dayton National Cemetery. Deceased residents of the Soldiers Home would dressed in the basement of the Home Hospital and taken to the National Cemetery through the tunnel so residents of the Soldiers Home would not be disturbed. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption The now covered tunnel exit from the Home Hospital to the Dayton National Cemetery. Deceased residents of the Soldiers Home would dressed in the basement of the Home Hospital and taken to the National Cemetery through the tunnel so residents of the Soldiers Home would not be disturbed. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
The now-covered tunnel exit from the Home Hospital to the Dayton National Cemetery. Deceased residents of the Soldiers Home dressed in the basement of the Home Hospital and were taken to the National Cemetery through the tunnel so residents of the Soldiers Home would not be disturbed.
Famous father
Caption Gravesite of U.S. Army Pvt. Joshua Dunbar, father of poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar, in the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption Gravesite of U.S. Army Pvt. Joshua Dunbar, father of poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar, in the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
The gravesite of U.S. Army Pvt. Joshua Dunbar, father of nationally acclaimed poet and Dayton native Paul Lawrence Dunbar, sits in the Dayton National Cemetery.
Revolutionary War included
Caption Revolutionary War soldier Christian Null is the only veteran from that era interred in the Dayton National Cemetery TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption Revolutionary War soldier Christian Null is the only veteran from that era interred in the Dayton National Cemetery TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Revolutionary War soldier Christian Null is the only veteran from that era interred in the Dayton National Cemetery.
Civilian area
Caption A small civilian section of the Dayton National Cemetery is located next to the Monument area. This area contains the graves of former Governors of the National Home and others associated with the management of the the early Soldiers Home and Hospital. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption A small civilian section of the Dayton National Cemetery is located next to the Monument area. This area contains the graves of former Governors of the National Home and others associated with the management of the the early Soldiers Home and Hospital. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
A small civilian section of the Dayton National Cemetery is located next to the Monument area. This area contains the graves of former governors of the National Home and others associated with the management of the early Soldiers Home and Hospital.
Flags flying
Caption Gravesite of Army Sgt. Edward Brooks who was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom is interred at the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption Gravesite of Army Sgt. Edward Brooks who was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom is interred at the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
The gravesite of Army Sgt. Edward Brooks, who was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom and is interred at the Dayton National Cemetery.
Each has a story
Caption Gravesite of Army PFC James White, Jr. who was killed in action. White served in Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. White is interred at the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption Gravesite of Army PFC James White, Jr. who was killed in action. White served in Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. White is interred at the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
The gravesite of Army PFC James White, Jr. who was killed in action. White served in Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom. White is interred at the Dayton National Cemetery.
Many memorials
Caption Gravesite of Army Sgt. Donald Mickler, Jr. who was killed in action. Mickler served in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf and is interred at the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption Gravesite of Army Sgt. Donald Mickler, Jr. who was killed in action. Mickler served in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf and is interred at the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
The gravesite of Army Sgt. Donald Mickler, Jr. who was killed in action. Mickler served in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Persian Gulf and is interred at the Dayton National Cemetery.
Urns included
Caption A Columbarium was recently added to the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption A Columbarium was recently added to the Dayton National Cemetery. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
A Columbarium was recently added to the Dayton National Cemetery.
Acres of graves
Caption More than 51,000 people have been interred at the Dayton National Cemetery which was started in 1867. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
Caption More than 51,000 people have been interred at the Dayton National Cemetery which was started in 1867. TY GREENLEES / STAFF
More than 51,000 people have been interred at the Dayton National Cemetery, which was established in 1867.
DAYTON NATIONAL CEMETERY
Where: 4400 W. Third St., Dayton
Office hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed federal holidays except for Memorial Day
Visitation hours: Open daily from dawn to dusk. Gates open every day
Contact: 937-268-2221
For more info: call 937-268-2221.
Map of the Dayton National Cemetery
