Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial

History is not limited to the nineteenth century in Springfield. This emotionally powerful granite monument and eternal flame pay tribute to the 2,974 Illinois residents who served in the Vietnam War and died or are still missing. The walls are often surrounded by memorabilia left by friends and family of those remembered.

Located in Springfield near the Lincoln Tomb State Historic Site in Oak Ridge Cemetary.

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