Roadside Attraction
Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Elwood, Illinois
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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