Camp Butler National Cemetery, 5063 Camp Butler Rd, Springfield, IL 62707, US

HistoryRoselawn Memorial Park has a rich history that begins with a unique connection to Camp Butler, a Civil War training camp for IL volunteers that was located in the area known today as Camp Butler National Cemetery and Roselawn Memorial Park. From 1861-1866, it was the second largest training camp in IL during the Civil War and served as a prison camp for Confederate soldiers. More than 60 years later, Roselawn Memorial Park was incorporated on August 30, 1927. The founders included Louis E. Frost, A.E.Rouland, and R.G. Hobbs. In March1956, the cemetery was purchased by W.T. Vancil. The Vancil family, most recently represented by Bill Vancil, Jr., provided exemplary service to the community for more than 50 years. For years, Roselawn Memorial Park has been providing the most dignified care to the loved ones of the families it has served. The Butler Family is continuing this legacy of service, and looks forward to building on the rich history of this beautiful memorial park.SpecialtiesIt is an honor and privilege to be entrusted with the care of Roselawn Memorial Park. The founders of the Park had a strong vision; they wanted to create surroundings that balanced nature with the environment, and where a peaceful calm could be felt once upon the grounds. Roselawn was designed to serve both the living and the dead. Roselawn is an asset to our community and will serve the community for generations to come. The purpose of our organization is