
About the National Cemetery at Fort Indiantown Gap
History: In 1976, Fort Indiantown Gap was chosen to serve as the site of the national cemetery for the states of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia and West Virginia. The 677-acre site on which the cemetery sits includes land that was donated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to the Veterans Administration.
Acreage: At 677 acres, Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery occupies more land than the Arlington National Cemetery, and is one of the largest in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ National Cemetery Administration.
Events: This National Cemetery holds various annual events, including Memorial Day and Veterans’ Day ceremonies.
The Pennsylvania Veterans’ Memorial at Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Design: Standing at 107 feet high and 360 feet long, the PA Veterans’ Memorial is the largest monument in any VA National Cemetery. The memorial is made of granite, stone, and concrete, and combines open-air space and building to evoke “the ruins of a war-torn building centered in a land of solemnity.”
Dedication: Designed by Cee Jay Associates, the PA Veterans’ Memorial was dedicated on October 7, 2001 to honor all who serve the nation and veterans of all wars—past and future. The memorial was sponsored by the estate of Major Charles and Eva Hawkins, both veterans, and the state of Pennsylvania.
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