Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield

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Camp Butler National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located a few miles northeast of Springfield and a few miles southwest of Riverton, a small town nearby to Springfield, in Sangamon County, Illinois. It was named for the Illinois State Treasurer at the time of its establishment, William Butler. Administered by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, it occupies approximately 53 acres (21 ha), and is the site of 19,825 interments as of the end of 2005. Camp Butler National Cemetery was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.

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By Disneybus

While touring the country, my wife and I make a point to pay respects at National Military cemeteries. Camp Butler is simply outstanding, as its well manicured rolling grounds and design gives full..... more

While touring the country, my wife and I make a point to pay respects at National Military cemeteries. Camp Butler is simply outstanding, as its well manicured rolling grounds and design gives full..... more »
By cosmoaction

Open to all veterans, Camp Butler is a great choice for all deceased servicemen. Peaceful, calm, impressive, a great choice for interment or just to visit on Veterans or Memorial Day

Open to all veterans, Camp Butler is a great choice for all deceased servicemen. Peaceful, calm, impressive, a great choice for interment or just to visit on Veterans or Memorial Day more »

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By J L

Beautifully kept grounds and people working the grounds stop while a service is held in the shelter provided for them. Make sure you ask to have the 21gun salute and taps so the local volunteers will be there otherwise it’s on tape.

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By Bill Lewis

There is a serenity at the cemetery that I have never felt before. Rest In Peace my beautiful wife until we meet again

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