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Renovation project at Florence American Cemetery

Published January 11, 2016

A major repaving project is underway at Florence American Cemetery. Beginning January 18th 2016, the South side gate to the cemetery will be closed. Cemetery visitors will be required to use the North side gate as the primary entrance during this time. Access to plot areas, the visitor center, the memorial building and chapel will not be affected. Maintenance projects such as this are critical to ensuring our sites remain in excellent condition befit of those resting within the hallowed grounds of ABMC cemeteries.

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About ABMC

The American Battle Monuments Commission operates and maintains 26 cemeteries and 31 federal memorials, monuments and commemorative plaques in 17 countries throughout the world, including the United States. 

Since March 4, 1923, the ABMC’s sacred mission remains to honor the service, achievements, and sacrifice of more than 200,000 U.S. service members buried and memorialized at our sites. 

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