Houston National Cemetery

Houston National Cemetery, located in Harris County, Texas, is a historic veterans cemetery that spans 419.2 acres and is home to over 111,000 interments. Established in 1965 and designated as a national cemetery in 1973, it is notable for its Hemicycle monument, which features a chapel, a 75-foot bell tower, and a unique bas relief sculpture. The cemetery honors numerous Medal of Honor recipients and notable figures, including the first African American MLB pitcher and a bombardier from the atomic bomb mission in Japan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017, making it a significant site for both tourists and researchers interested in American military history.