Abraham Lincoln National Cemetary, Elwood, Illinois
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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery was dedicated on October 3rd, 1999 as the 117th national cemetery. The cemetery is 982 acres and will provide for 400,000 burial spaces.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States who was the president during the civil war and was assassinated at Ford's Theater in 1865. President Lincoln is buried in the Oak Ridge Cemetery near the State Capital in Springfield, Illinois
In 1862, President Lincoln enacted the law establishing national cemeteries "... for the soldiers who die in the service of the country."
To be eligible to be buried at a National Cemetery, please see the burial requirements at the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States who was the president during the civil war and was assassinated at Ford's Theater in 1865. President Lincoln is buried in the Oak Ridge Cemetery near the State Capital in Springfield, Illinois
In 1862, President Lincoln enacted the law establishing national cemeteries "... for the soldiers who die in the service of the country."
To be eligible to be buried at a National Cemetery, please see the burial requirements at the Department of Veterans Affairs website.
Monuments and Memorials at the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Medal of Honor Recipient - First Sergeant Theodore Hyatt, (Civil War), Company D, 127th Illinois Infantry, 2nd Division, 15th Army Corps. Battle of Vicksburg, May 22, 1863. (Section 1, Grave 1613)
Memorial Walk - 11 memorials that commemorate soldiers of 20th century wars.
18-foot granite obelisk crowned by a bronze eagle with outstretched wings - dedicated on May 12, 2001 and donated by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. The obelisk commemorates the 2,403 Americans who died in the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Blue Star Memorial Marker - dedicated on September 15, 2000 and donated by the District VIII Garden Club of Illinois. The marker is a tribute to American men and women who have served, are serving, or will serve their country.
Memorial Walk - 11 memorials that commemorate soldiers of 20th century wars.
18-foot granite obelisk crowned by a bronze eagle with outstretched wings - dedicated on May 12, 2001 and donated by the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. The obelisk commemorates the 2,403 Americans who died in the December 7th, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.
Blue Star Memorial Marker - dedicated on September 15, 2000 and donated by the District VIII Garden Club of Illinois. The marker is a tribute to American men and women who have served, are serving, or will serve their country.
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CountrySunshine
May 23, 2012 @ 8:23 am | delete
- National cemeteries are such moving places to visit. I often visit the DFW National Cemetery in Texas. Nice article and tribute to our veterans.
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JaguarJulie Sep 9, 2010 @ 10:15 am | delete
- I remember back in high school that a few classmates enlisted -- I would hope they are still with us. You know, I have a certain affinity for cemetaries and appreciate all the history you can find there.
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