Grand Island Nebraska

The cemetery was established in 1887 and opened in 1888 for the Nebraska Soldiers & Sailors Home (now known as the Grand Island Veterans’ Home).  The cemetery’s first burial was for Civil War veteran Leonard B. Thurlow (Co. G 13th WIS INF), who died November 26, 1888.

The cemetery is maintained by the State of Nebraska and is open to Nebraska Veterans’ Home members and their spouses. Visitors are welcome daily, during daylight hours and a cemetery registry is on site.  

Source Nebraska Veterans Home

The Nebraska Veterans’ Home Cemetery is located on approximately 4 acres at the corner of W. Capital Avenue and Webb Road.