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Mound City National Cemetery 2 Art Print
by Susan Rissi Tregoning
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Mound City National Cemetery 2 art print by Susan Rissi Tregoning. Our art prints are produced on acid-free papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All art prints include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
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Mound City National Cemetery located just outside of Mound City, Illinois, is one of the twelve original National cemeteries. It was established in... more
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Mound City National Cemetery located just outside of Mound City, Illinois, is one of the twelve original National cemeteries. It was established in 1864 by the Act of July 17, 1862, where President Lincoln was authorized “to purchase cemetery grounds to be used as a National Cemetery for soldiers who shall have died in the service of their country.”
While Mound City never saw combat during the Civil War, its strategic location near the junction of the Mississippi, Ohio and Cumberland Rivers made the city an important naval facility for the Union. A hospital complex that could serve 1000 to 1500 Civil War causalities was built here, making it the largest hospital in the West. The establishment of that hospital is what determined the location of a cemetery at Mound City.
The Mound City National Cemetery is the final resting place for 8,262 soldiers, including 2,759 unknown soldiers, and 27 Confederate soldiers who died in nearby hospitals.
About Susan Rissi Tregoning
I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...
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