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Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission, Inc. |
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The Illinois State Monument at Mound City National Cemetery. |
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Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission |
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On July 17, 1862, Congress passed legislation that sanctioned President Lincoln to procure �grounds� to be used as national cemeteries �for soldiers who shall have died in the service of the country.�
Established in 1864, the Mound City National Cemetery was created. Located near Mound City, IL, the cemetery consists of 10.5 acres of marble headstones. A recent purchase of 3.6 acres of land will expand the burial grounds.
Our dedication is to the preservation of this cemetery for the generations of today and tomorrow. |
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Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission, Inc. P.O. Box 45 Mound City, IL 62963 Phone:� 618-748-9041 |
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To contact us: |
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Join Us Next Year - May 28, 2011 Thank you to all who attended this year - estimated somewhere around 400 people. Several hundred chairs had been set up and all were occupied with many more standing or sitting on the ground. Please join us next year for what many consider the most moving Memorial Day Ceremony in the region - beautiful music, fine speeches - all presented with a touch of emotion. |
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Sisters of the Holy Cross
The Sisters of the Holy Cross, at Notre Dame, IN� are interested in preserving their work at the Mound City Hospital.
A monument is in preliminary stages of discussion. Please keep the Sisters in your thoughts and prayers to fulfill this project and add to the beauty of this cemetery. |
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Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission Auction
The MCNCPC will hold its first ever auction, in order to raise funds for the preservation of the cemetery. The auction will be held on April 24.� The Auction will start at 11am. Buddy Walls will be our Auctioneer.� Location: behind Mound City�City Hall. Food will be available. Come out and support the Mound City National Cemetery Preservation Commission auction! |