Jefferson City National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in Jefferson City, in Cole County, Missouri. It encompasses 2 acres (0.81 ha), and as of the end of 2005, had 1,792 interments. It is administered by Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
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