Springdale Cemetery & Mausoleum

Springdale Cemetery & Mausoleum 3014 N. Prospect Road | Peoria, IL 61603 | 309/681-1400

Volunteer your time at Springdale Cemetery. See below for more information.

Springdale Cemetery, founded in 1857, was part of the Rural Cemetery Movement that took cemeteries out of the control of the church and created non-denominational, architecturally designed burial places that were also attractive parks with ponds, forests, roads and paths that followed the natural contours of the land and nurtured native and exotic trees and plants. Before the widespread developmen

t of public parks, these cemeteries provided a place for all the people to enjoy refined outdoor recreation amidst art and sculpture previously available only for the wealthy. Here are some other interesting facts about Springdale:

•Springdale is a nonsectarian cemetery that fulfills its commitment to perpetual care and respect.
•Springdale is one of the largest cemeteries in Illinois. Over 70,000 people lie in peace along the 223 acres of hills and valleys and 6.5 miles of roads. Some architectural highlights are the beautifully restored public mausoleum, 15 private mausoleums, nine public statues and multiple tree monuments throughout the grounds.
•Springdale is the final resting place for people of many nationalities including African, English, French, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Korean, Polish, Russian, Scandinavian, Spanish, Vietnamese and more.
•Springdale, founded in 1854, has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 2004.
•Springdale is a cemetery that is also a park, a museum, a game preserve, a library, a historical site and a classroom. For example, it is an ecosystem that has been used to study erosion control and it has the last large tract of pristine prairie land in a major metropolitan area.
•Springdale is ever enhancing its facilities and upgrading the trail system that runs through the cemetery, including one mile of the Rock Island Trail that is actively enjoyed by thousand of runners, walkers and cyclists.
•Historic reenactments are held at Springdale in the fall and draw hundreds of people to celebrate and remember the interesting lives of those who are buried here—people who created Peoria's history and whose decisions and actions shaped the city and region we proudly call home.
•Springdale is an impressive natural laboratory for studying rare plants and animals. Ecology is alive and well here.

We’re excited for the new possibilities our partnership with PlotBox will provide Springdale’s families and the greater ...
06/03/2026

We’re excited for the new possibilities our partnership with PlotBox will provide Springdale’s families and the greater community.📍🌎

Come try the new and improved Grave Finder feature, which pairs our self-guided tours with GPS navigation—taking you directly to the gravesites of Peoria’s most notable citizens. 🔍 🪦 🌳


GO-LIVE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🇺🇸

We’re delighted to welcome Springdale Cemetery & Mausoleum as one of our newest PlotBox partners. 🙌

A historic cemetery in Peoria, Illinois, Springdale is spread across 254 acres and currently provides the resting place for nearly 80,000 individuals.

As well as loved ones, Springdale invites walkers, runners, historians, naturalists and others to experience their beautiful hills and valleys, historic monuments and scenic vistas.

General Manager, Aaron Comte said,

"This partnership marks a new era for Springdale, representing a monumental step forward for our cemetery.

As reflected in our motto: Beautiful. Historic. Forever., managing a property like ours requires a delicate balance of preserving heritage while embracing the future.

Moving from our legacy system to PlotBox has been a game-changer. Seeing our existing maps come to life, particularly with the new interactive mausoleum feature, gives our team unprecedented visibility and navigation capabilities.

As we prepare to embark on a major remodel of our mausoleum and launch our EverAfter Connect digital platform, this partnership perfectly aligns with our ambition to continually improve our services and deeply enhance how we connect with our families."

We’re honored to be able to support the team at Springdale in preserving their history while looking toward the future.💙

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🎺 Mark your calendars for a historic event happening at Springdale - you won't want to miss it!On Flag Day — June 14th a...
05/31/2026

🎺 Mark your calendars for a historic event happening at Springdale - you won't want to miss it!

On Flag Day — June 14th at 5:30 PM — we're dedicating the Revolutionary War Patriot Plaza, a new memorial honoring three men who fought at Yorktown in 1781 and lived their final days right here in Peoria.

Captain Zeally Moss. Private Levin Powell. Private William Crow.
They served under General George Washington. They watched Cornwallis surrender. And for too long, two of them have had no proper memorial to mark their sacrifice. That changes two weeks from today.

Join us for a ceremony that includes:

⭐ Remarks by Bradley University President James Shadid
⭐ Remarks by Peoria Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and Capt. Zeally Miss Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution
🎵 Peoria Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
🇺🇸 Salute to the Flag by American Legion Post #2
🪖 Revolutionary War reenactors

This is a free, public event — and a once-in-a-generation moment to honor Peoria's founding patriots as our nation prepares for its 250th birthday.

Sunday, June 14 · 5:30 PM
Soldier's Hill at Springdale Cemetery
Bring the family. Bring a friend. These men waited 250 years. 🌟

We are thrilled to unveil the new look of Springdale Cemetery!Attendees of our Mausoleum Open House tours yesterday were...
05/26/2026

We are thrilled to unveil the new look of Springdale Cemetery!

Attendees of our Mausoleum Open House tours yesterday were treated to a first look at our brand new logo. While our core mission of “Celebrating Life, Safeguarding History” remains as steadfast as ever, the new logo reflects our continued growth and commitment to the Peoria community.

The new logo was inspired by our scenic natural beauty and majestic oak trees, while the bird in flight symbolizes life and renewal. We are also proud to incorporate Springdale’s founding year, celebrating our unique historical roots and heritage.

Whether you’re here to pay tribute to a loved one, explore our historic monuments, or enjoy a peaceful walk through our hills and valleys, we are honored to continue serving you under this new banner.

Happy Memorial Day. Today we remember all of those who served our country and sacrificed so much.
05/26/2026

Happy Memorial Day. Today we remember all of those who served our country and sacrificed so much.

The 9th annual Memorial Day Salute 5k and 1-Mile Walk brought our community together for a morning of running, walking, ...
05/26/2026

The 9th annual Memorial Day Salute 5k and 1-Mile Walk brought our community together for a morning of running, walking, and honoring those who served. Proceeds benefit the Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing and the local veterans they support. 🇺🇸

Congrats to every finisher—there were over 250 participants—and thank you for making this day meaningful. 🏆

See you next year!

Today was our 158th service at Soldiers’ Hill. The Peoria Heights Navy Marine Club led the in paying tribute to the ...
05/24/2026

Today was our 158th service at Soldiers’ Hill. The Peoria Heights Navy Marine Club led the in paying tribute to the fallen laid to rest at Springdale. Post No. 2 closed out the service with a rifle volley and for their own veterans interred at American Legion Hill.

This weekend marks our 158th Memorial Day at Springdale. Pick up a tour map for “A Drive To Remember” at our entrance. 🗺...
05/23/2026

This weekend marks our 158th Memorial Day at Springdale. Pick up a tour map for “A Drive To Remember” at our entrance. 🗺️

The tour takes you to multiple stops in the
cemetery honoring those who served or made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. What better way to show appreciation for the liberties we enjoy every single day! 🇺🇸🦅🎖️

And be sure to visit our open house at the
Mausoleum, Monday from 12-2 p.m. – a unique
opportunity to see this beautiful resting place. FREE guided tours at 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. ✨

Register for the 5k here. Race starts at 8 a.m. on Monday and proceeds go to Illinois Valley Fuller Center for Housing which benefits our Central IL veterans!🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏾‍♂️ 🏃
[https://raceroster.com/events/2026/106575/m
emorial-day-salute-at-springdale-cemetery]

05/22/2026

Thanks to Springdale volunteers, we’re all set for Memorial Day Weekend! 🇺🇸

Join us for a free, self-guided tour honoring Peoria’s finest and most-decorated Veterans who served their country. Maps are available all weekend long at the entrance.

Address

3014 N Prospect Road
Peoria, IL
61603

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+13096811400

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