Salisbury National Cemetery is located in Salisbury, North Carolina, and serves as a burial ground for veterans and their families. Established in 1865, it was originally created to honor Union soldiers who died during the American Civil War while imprisoned at the nearby Salisbury Confederate Prison. The cemetery spans approximately 20 acres and contains over 12,000 graves. It features a variety of memorials and monuments, including a notable Civil War monument dedicated to the soldiers who lost their lives. The site is maintained by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and is open to the public for visitation.