Memorials : 46
Location : Homer, Champaign County, USA
Coordinate : 40.0374985, -87.9497223
Description : The Grand Army of the Republic Cemetery was founded in 1886 by the Grand Army of the Republic Post 263 of Homer. The G.A.R., an organization composed of Union civil war veterans, desired a resting place for themselves and their families. The cemetery was formed with five acres purchased in August 1886 from George B. Eggleston on the undeveloped east side of the village of Homer. The sale of lots began in September 1886, and on January 3, 1887, the Homer town board approved the establishment of a public cemetery within the village limits of Homer. With the aging civil... Read More

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  • Where is GAR Cemetery?

    GAR Cemetery is located at Homer, Champaign County ,Illinois ,USA.

  • GAR Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    41 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the GAR Cemetery?

    Latitude: 40.0374985
    Longitude: -87.9497223

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