Illinois Korean War Memorial
Illinois Korean War Memorial
4.5
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wolverine331
143 contributions
Aug 2018 • Couples
Very nice, respectful, and fitting memorial to the Korean War and it's Veterans. Plays patriotic songs at the top of the hour. Certainly stop and see it and pay your respects to our heroes.
Written August 20, 2018
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cosmoaction
Springfield, IL86 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
Not sure how to rate this - It's one of three war memorials on the Southwest corner of Oak Ridge Cemetery. Lincoln's tomb is the cemetery highlight, but the three war memorials are very well done and worth a few minute stop if you are out that direction.
Written March 5, 2018
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Waunderlust
Houston, TX1,687 contributions
Mar 2019 • Friends
Inside the cemetery, we came here after the tomb of Lincoln. This is truly a must do for anyone patriotic. This is really cool
Written March 11, 2019
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Nathalie
Quebec, Canada54 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
I really love visiting piece of history, this memorial was awesome and really big ! All this men and women who lost lives for their country.
Written January 14, 2019
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Dawnie_Bird
Springfield, IL459 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Built in harmony with the style of the Korean War Memorial in Washington DC, a wonderful tribute to those who served.
Written June 19, 2018
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gbeltz325
East Peoria, IL38 contributions
Apr 2018 • Family
This memorial honors those Illinois citizens whose lives were lost in the Korean War. The four military branches, Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines, are each shown with service members stepping out from a large bronze bell. The bell is a Carillon that plays soft music as you circle the monument examining the bronze sculptures, and look at names memorialized on the large, granite base. It is a fitting tribute and beautiful memorial to visit.
Written April 9, 2018
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kgilbert78
Columbus, OH2,912 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
Located near the entrance to the cemetery where Lincoln's Tomb is, it is worth a quick stop. As my father in law served in Korea, my wife wanted to visit. It has a nice bell shaped memorial with music, and we're glad we made the stop.
Written November 14, 2017
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mouse14545
Kimberling City, MO163 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
This memorial is very well constructed, and located in a memorial garden just down the road from the Lincoln tomb.
Written October 3, 2017
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O2433OHrebeccas
Pittsfield, IL26 contributions
Jul 2016 • Friends
Since my father, grandfather, and great-great grandfather were Veterans--I wanted to visit this Memorial and we were glad that we did as it was interesting.
Written June 18, 2017
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Rita S
Melbourne, FL1,921 contributions
Jun 2017 • Friends
Beautiful rose bushes surround the granite monument. Very nice tribute to the soldiers from Illinois that fought & died in the Korean War. Inside Oak Ridge Cemetery. Well-maintained and clean area. Impressive memorial. Bronze statues of life size soldiers depicted.
Written June 2, 2017
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Information about the artist: It doesn't seem to be anywhere around the monument. I can share from personal knowledge that the sculptor is my father, the late Robert Youngman, Professor of Fine Arts, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana; Honorary Doctorate from Purdue University, for the Engineering Water Sculpture on the main campus. My father. A comprehensive souvenir book was made by the veterans, and was available at the Springfield city center tourism shop a few years ago.
Written November 3, 2018
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