Mound City in Pulaski County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

In Honor of Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 13, 2022

1. In Honor of Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice Marker

Inscription. In honor of those who gave the Ultimate Sacrifice in service to the United States of America and the families they left behind. The sacrifice will not be forgotten.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the National Cemeteries series list.

Location. 37° 5.222′ N, 89° 10.679′ W. Marker is in Mound City, Illinois, in Pulaski County. It can be reached from Walnut Street (Illinois Route 37) near Old U.S. 51. Memorial is located at Mound City National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Walnut St, Mound City IL 62963, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Illinois — Little Egypt.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Ohio River Valley,

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least

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8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Navy Seabees Memorial (here, next to this marker); Mound City National Cemetery (here, next to this marker); A National Cemetery System (here, next to this marker); America's Medal Of Honor Memorial Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Confederate Soldiers Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Marine Ways (approx. 0.7 miles away); Mound City World War II Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away); Mound City World War I Memorial (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mound City.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 13, 2022

2. In Honor of Those Who Gave the Ultimate Sacrifice Marker

Located at the entrance of Mound City National Cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 13, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.