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Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery

20952 W. Hoff Rd.
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This cemetery is named after President Lincoln who signed into law the legislation that authorized the establishment of national cemeteries in 1862. It is located at Hwy. 53 (Route 66) and Hoff Road a few miles south of Preston Heights.

Eventually this cemetery will provide 400,000 burial spaces.

Covering 982 acres this is the second largest national cemetery and was dedicated in October of 1999. It is the 117th national cemetery.

Photo(s): 2016