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HISTORY Originally a plot within Woodland Cemetery , the first burials took place in 1861 . It was designated a National Cemetery on July 24 , 1882 . In 1899 , without explanation, a lot within Graceland Cemetery was purchased and all the interments were transferred there from the plot in Woodland Cemetery. More modern changes to the cemetery have divided it from Graceland so as to be its own cemetery. NOTABLE MONUMENTS
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