Quincy National Cemetery facts for kids
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Quincy National Cemetery
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 Location in Illinois
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| Location | 36th & Main Sts. Quincy, Illinois |
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| Built | 1861 |
| MPS | Civil War Era National Cemeteries MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 11000242 |
The Quincy National Cemetery is a special burial ground in Quincy, Illinois. It's a United States National Cemetery, which means it's managed by the U.S. government. This cemetery is a peaceful place where many brave veterans are laid to rest.
It's quite small, covering less than half an acre. As of 2014, about 690 people were buried there. Currently, no new burials can happen at Quincy National Cemetery. Another cemetery, Rock Island National Cemetery, helps take care of it.
A Look Back in Time
This cemetery started as a small part of Woodland Cemetery. The very first burials happened there in 1861. This was during the American Civil War, a very important time in American history.
Later, on July 24, 1882, this section officially became a National Cemetery. This made it a special place for honoring those who served our country.
In 1899, all the burials were moved from Woodland Cemetery. They were transferred to a new spot within Graceland Cemetery in Adams County, Illinois. Over time, the National Cemetery became its own separate area, distinct from Graceland.
There was a small mix-up with a fence between Graceland and the National Cemetery. This happened sometime between 1936 and 1949. To fix this, the U.S. Congress passed a special law in 1953. This law helped sort out the property lines.
Special Monuments to See
Quincy National Cemetery has some interesting monuments. You can find three special gun monuments there. These came from the New York Arsenal, a place where military weapons were made. They stand as a tribute to the soldiers buried in the cemetery.
