Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois
Roadside Attraction

Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

Elwood, Illinois

Mile Marker 45 mi from Chicago
Price $
Highway Historic Route 66

The Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery was established on the grounds of the former Joliet Army Ammunition Plant site that was a part of the Joliet Arsenal complex during WWII. The cemetery was named after the 16th president of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. The cemetery includes a memorial walk that commemorates soldiers of 20th century wars on 15 memorials and monuments.

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