He was first interred at Hutchinson Cemetery in Springfield. Upon its closing by the city, all bodies were removed to other cemeteries. Gov. Bissell was removed on May 31, 1871, to Oak Ridge Cemetery where his large monument had already been erected.
He was first interred at Hutchinson Cemetery in Springfield. Upon its closing by the city, all bodies were removed to other cemeteries. Gov. Bissell was removed on May 31, 1871, to Oak Ridge Cemetery where his large monument had already been erected.
Inscription
This monument to his memory, erected by the state, in gratitude for his many and various services.
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