Camp Butler National Cemetery near Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Camp Butler
Photographed by Angie Shaffer, January 7, 2008
1. Camp Butler Marker
Camp Butler, Civil War concentration camp for Illinois volunteers, occupied a large area in this vicinity from 1861 to 1866. It was also a prison camp for captured Confederates. Now a National Cemetery, it contains the graves of 1642 Union and Confederate soldiers.
Erected 1934 by State of Illinois.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Illinois State Historical Society, and the National Cemeteries series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 49.914′ N, 89° 33.404′ W. Marker was near Springfield, Illinois, in Sangamon County. It was in Camp Butler National Cemetery. It was at the intersection of South Camp Butler Road and Old River Road, on the left when traveling east on South Camp Butler Road. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 5063 S Camp Butler Rd, Springfield IL 62707, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Central Illinois.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: A different marker also named Camp Butler (here, next to this marker); A National Cemetery System (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp Butler National Cemetery (about 300 feet away); Confederate Burials in the National Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Navy Seabees (approx. ¼ mile away); 5th Regimental Combat Team (approx. ¼ mile away); Landing Ship Tanks (LST's) Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); For All the Fallen Sky Soldiers (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springfield.
Also see . . .
1. List of Interments at Camp Butler. (Submitted on January 7, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.)
2. "New marker unveiled at Camp Butler". The State Journal Register article; December 15, 2011. The
Photographed by Angie Shaffer, January 7, 2008
2. Entrance to Camp Butler National Cemetery
Photographed by Angie Shaffer, January 6, 2008
3. View of Camp Butler burial sites
Photographed by Larry Senalik, December 10, 2011
4. Wreaths Across America
December 10, 2011
Photographed by Angie Shaffer
5. View of Camp Butler burial sites
Photographed by Angie Shaffer
6. Nearby Blue Star Memorial Marker
Nearby is a familiar marker reading,
Blue Star Memorial
A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America.
Sponsored by The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc., Blue Star Fund in cooperation with Camp Butler National Cemetery, Department of Veterans Affairs
May 19, 2000
A tribute to the Armed Forces that have defended the United States of America.
Sponsored by The Garden Clubs of Illinois, Inc., Blue Star Fund in cooperation with Camp Butler National Cemetery, Department of Veterans Affairs
May 19, 2000
Credits. This page was last revised on September 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2008, by Angie Shaffer of Springfield, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4,388 times since then and 57 times this year. Last updated on September 14, 2026, by Matthew Stevens of Washington, Illinois. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 7, 2008, by Angie Shaffer of Springfield, Illinois. 4. submitted on December 11, 2011, by Larry Senalik of Pleasant Plains, Illinois. 5, 6. submitted on January 10, 2008, by Angie Shaffer of Springfield, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
