Danville National Cemetery

Danville National Cemetery is a federal burial ground on the eastern side of Vermilion County, managed as part of the VA Illiana Health Care System. It serves as the final resting place for veterans, active military personnel, and their eligible dependents.

Congress established the cemetery in 1898 following authorization of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers, with its official surveying completed in 1901. This founding during the post-Civil War era reflected the nation's commitment to honoring and caring for those who served.

The cemetery is marked by a Civil War memorial featuring a bronze statue on a granite base, created by sculptor Clark Noble, which visitors encounter as a focal point honoring those who fell during that conflict.

The cemetery is accessible during daylight hours and provides burial services with proper respect and dignity for all who are interred there. Visitors should observe the standard conduct guidelines expected at such commemorative grounds.

Before the cemetery was established, the land had drawn early settlers because of salt deposits along the Vermilion River that made the area valuable for trade and settlement. This natural feature shaped the region's early development long before it became a burial ground.

Location: Vermilion County

Inception: 1898

Phone: +12175544550

Website: http://cem.va.gov/CEM/cems/nchp/danvilleil.asp

GPS coordinates: 40.12710,-87.58070

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:27