Springfield, Illinois
Oak Ridge Cemetery, 1400 J David Jones Pkwy.
GPS coordinates: 39.8198, -89.6625
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Memorial is dedicated to the over 987,000 Illinois men and women who served in the Armed Forces from 1941 to 1945. A cenotaph honors the 22,000 who died during the conflict. Nearby are the Korean and Vietnam War memorials, as well as Abraham Lincoln's tomb.
Bonus stop: A short distance away is the popular Lincoln Home National Historic Site.
If you're hungry a large breakfast, visit Charlie Parker's Diner where you can have a Springfield specialty, the Horseshoe sandwich, or a 16" pancake. Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. |