springfield national cemetery

This is a nice place to visit if you love history. It has several Medal of Honor winners buried here and the staff is very helpful. It is very peaceful and was interesting to walk around looking at the tombstones and what wars they were in. I went by myself, since my wife & grandkids weren't interested, but I enjoyed it.

It's always good to remind myself of the people who laid down their lives for my freedoms...!!!!! Beautiful area. Very respectful landscape.

The original one - which is now full - has an area where both Northern and Southern soldiers of the War Between the States are buried side-by-side. Pretty cool. May be the only cemetery where this is done. On the north side of Battlefield Mall. The newer National Cemetery is on a beautiful hillside just off Evans Road, just south of the James River Bridge on Hwy 65 if you are driving to Branson. Exit to the West and follow the signs. My parents are buried there. If a service is going on just park away from the gazebo and watch quietly. Military funerals are very well done and usually will have a salute with rifles. Sometimes Taps are played from the top of the hill by a soldier. Walk around and read some of the tombstones. Educational and worth a side-trip on your way to/from Branson.

Perfectly manicured...peaceful...a great place to pray or meditate for a bit. It's a great escape from the noise of the city.

Fall is the time to take a slow walk through the lanes. The turning trees are beautiful and the cemetery is well-maintained.

Always try to visit National Cemeteries if we are near one. This one is unique in that both Union and Confederate soldiers are buried here. Monuments to both sides. Not near as big as some other National Cemeteries but very emotional when you think about the horrible battles between our own people. A must see.

There is something about all of the headstones lined up and all matching that makes it so very solemn. It feels much more serious than a regular cemetery.

This is a beautiful cemetery, especial during Memorial Day and Veterans day. This year I noticed that they were removing the white tombstones and replacing them with flat tombstones. My step-father was buried in 1986 in the Civil War area and already had a flat stone. It was hard for me to believe the that they were going to the unnecessary expense of changing these stones when it wasn't needed except for the people that were mowing the lawn. I love looking at the beautiful flags.

I was given the privilege of helping friends attend to their departed relatives this Memorial Day. The weather cooperated perfectly: neither too hot nor too humid, plenty of sunshine. Amazingly well tended grounds; carefully maintained, esp. today. Flags everywhere; flowers from family and friends made the normally somber site a delight to the eye. Listening to other celebrants retell stories of bravery and making a life well lived after military service made the Day of Remembrance all the more celebratory. Walking around the grounds, I was amazed at the date and age of some of the memorials, some dating back to the Civil War. Easy to drive to; but not particularly friendly for anyone that might need wheeled handicapped access.

We took our granddaughters so they could learn that many lives were lost for our freedom and to honor those that gave up their lives for this country.

When I first came here my mind conjured all sorts of burial plots such as; in this plot lies the warriors who fought bravely defending the last piece of land of the Missouri, corn field. But no such thing. Yes, its a national cemetery and God bless all the families who loss someone giving their lives that we may live free and peacefully. Although the day was beautiful to walk outside and enjoy the day, I could not help but to notice all the peace and serenity the national cemetery brought to mind. It was neat to see, that some of the wives, were buried in the same plot as the husbands. Come visit this place if for any thing, just to give you a clear understanding of the price many men and women who laid down their lives that we can enjoy this liberty. They may not be able to feel you, but I am pretty dern sure they can hear you say, thank you!! Please come out and pay your respects.

Always super lively here. Always makes me happy when I pass it. When I ask the children at my work where they love to go for birthday parties, holidays, and weekends, they say, "The National Cemetery!".

I always try to stop at national cemeteries to honor those who have helped protect our wonderful country. What was so wonderful about this cemetery was how peaceful, pleasant, and quiet it was right off the main road. The stone walls were a wonderful touch to separate the outside world and allow you to experience and pay respect to the fallen. It is set up very nice, and they are in process of renovating the grounds, but nothing was off limits. If you are in the area stop by and enjoy.

PROS: surreal military cemetery that has around 500 confederate gravestones; memorial for the first union general to be slain in a major civil war battle- Gen Lyons; great adjunct to your visit to Wilson Creek National Battlefield Park; the soldiers slain in Bloody Hill are in this cemetery. CONS: none

Interesting to drive thru and was near our hotel. Wanted to see the dividing wall between north and south soldiers from civil war.