Confederate Cemetery IL
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Description: The Confederate Cemetery in Alton, Illinois, is a historic burial ground that serves as the final resting place for over 1,300 Confederate soldiers who perished during the Civil War. These soldiers were primarily prisoners of war held at the nearby Alton Military Prison, which was notorious for its harsh conditions and outbreaks of diseases such as smallpox. Established in 1862, the cemetery is a somber reminder of the conflict and the human cost of the war. It features a large monument erected in 1909 by the United Daughters of the Confederacy, which honors the memory of the fallen soldiers. The site is maintained by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and remains a place of historical significance and reflection.