Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial, War memorial in Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield, United States.
The Illinois Vietnam Veterans Memorial consists of black granite walls radiating from a central eternal flame surrounded by five vertical granite service branch walls.
Dedicated in May 1988, this memorial displays 2,970 names of Illinois residents who died or went missing during the Vietnam War conflict.
Annual ceremonies in May and December bring together veterans, families, and community members to honor the memory of those who served in Vietnam.
The memorial opens daily from 7 AM to 8 PM between April and August, and from 7 AM to 5:30 PM from September through March.
Each of the five courtyards formed by black granite walls creates separate spaces for contemplation, representing different branches of military service.
Location: Illinois
GPS coordinates: 39.81977,-89.66247
Latest update: March 5, 2025 13:12
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