A National Cemetery System

Historical marker location:

603 Pearl St, Alton, Illinois

( Marker is on Pearl Street just north of Joesting Avenue, on the left when traveling north.)

Illinois is home to several prestigious universities, including the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Northwestern University, and the University of Chicago. These universities are known for their strong academic programs and research facilities, and they attract students and scholars from around the world.