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The Illinois Monument is dedicated at Cheatham Hill in what is now the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
A monument honoring Illinois soldiers is unveiled at Cheatham Hill in the Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park.
The Illinois Monument at Cheatham Hill commemorates the bravery of the 16th Illinois Infantry during the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain in the American Civil War. Dedicated on June 27, 1914, the bronze statue stands atop a granite pedestal overlooking the battlefield. It features a soldier at attention and an inscription honoring those who fought. The dedication ceremony drew veterans and descendants to honor the fallen. Today, the site remains a focal point for historical tours and Civil War education within the park.
1914
Illinois Monument
Cheatham Hill
Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park