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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, Illinois 60421 USA

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Fri 8a-4:30p

Independent

“over 400,000 burial spaces”

The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery lies in the northwestern area of the former Joliet Army Ammunition Plant, approximately 50 miles south of Chicago. Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery is named after the 16th President of the United States and founder of the National Cemeteries. In the midst of the Civil War, on July 17, 1862 President Lincoln's signature enacted the law authorizing the establishment of national cemeteries for the soldiers who die in the service of the country. During the Civil War there were 14 national cemeteries opened pursuant of this legislation. The 982-acre cemetery provides 400,000 burial spaces.

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Reviewed by
cinnilouwho

6 Reviews
8 Helpful

February 16, 2015

Rated 5.0

A humble visit to this place will make you appreciate the sacrifices that these men and women gave to our country. Stop by and offer a prayer of thanks to them.
God Bless America.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
Greek_nomad

Road Warrior
401 Reviews
296 Helpful

September 20, 2014

Rated 5.0

This place, although it is not for spending your time doing activities as it is a cemetery, it holds the memories of a great amount of soldiers that sacrificed their lives.

It is worth visiting if you like history and if you want to feel the chills to your body when thinking how many people and families serviced this country.
You can still see family members visiting the graves of their loved ones.

Very touching experience.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
krazyskaterchick