Nutbush in Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Illinois Monument

Memphis National Cemetery

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 10, 2010

1. Illinois Monument

Inscription. When President Abraham Lincoln called for volunteers to defend the life of our imperiled nation, these valiant sons of Illinois together with other heroes, offered their lives with patriotism unsurpassed.

With unflinching bravery they fought the bloody battles of the great Civil War for Union and Liberty. Upon them therefore, a grateful State bestows the crown of undying affection and the Laurel of Victory.

Erected 1929 by State of Illinois.

Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln, and the National Cemeteries series lists.

Location. 35° 10.489′ N, 89° 56.338′ W. Marker is in Memphis, Tennessee, in Shelby County. It is in Nutbush. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Townes Avenue and Jackson Avenue (Tennessee Route 14), on the left when traveling east. Located in the Memphis National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3568 Townes Avenue, Memphis TN 38122, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rose Garden (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Colored Troops and the Battle of Fort Pillow / Remember Fort Pillow

Paid Advertisement

Click on the ad for more information.
Please report objectionable advertising to the Editor.

Click or scan to see
this page online

(about 700 feet away); Memphis National Cemetery (about 700 feet away); Eastland Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph "Joe" C. Warren (approx. 2.1 miles away); Raleigh Cemetery (approx. 2.3 miles away); Raleigh (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Memphis 13 / Springdale Elementary School (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Memphis.

Also see . . . Memphis National Cemetery. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Submitted on December 14, 2012.)

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 10, 2010

2. Illinois Monument

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 10, 2010

3. Illinois Monument

Memphis National Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Don Morfe, July 10, 2010

4. Memphis National Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 573 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 13, 2012, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.