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Springdale Cemetery & Mausoleum 3014 N. Over 70,000 people lie in peace along the 223 acres of hills and valleys and 6.5 miles of roads. Ecology is alive and well here.

Prospect Road | Peoria, IL 61603 | 309/681-1400

WEBSITE: www.springdalecemetery.com

ONLINE STORE: https://springdale-cemetery-historical-foundation-store.myshopify.com/collections/all 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 development 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. 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.

10/24/2026

In honor of the first annual National Cremation Placement Day on Oct. 17th, 2026–which was established to create awareness, education, and encourage families to make final placement arrangements—Springdale Cemetery is offering 20% off cremation placement services through the month of October.

🕊️ In addition to traditional burials, Springdale Cemetery & Mausoleum also offer diverse options for cremation:

• Ash Scattering at Prairie Gardens, which provides a permanent memorial just like any other burial

• In-Ground Burial in family lots or in Gazebo Gardens, an area dedicated to urn burial

• Indoor Glass or Bronze-front Niches at the Historic Springdale Mausoleum

🕊️ All of these options allow families to choose the setting that is right for them—and their budget. Let us help you discover a permanent and peaceful resting place for you or your loved one.

📅 To help families take this meaningful step, Springdale Cemetery is offering a 20% discount for appointments made before Nov 1st to schedule cremation placement services.

📞 Contact our office today at 309-681-1400 or visit us at 3014 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria, IL to schedule your service arrangements with our team.

Tomorrow is race day! The Screaming Pumpkin Marathon will race through Springdale on Saturday, October 24th. Not up for ...
10/23/2026

Tomorrow is race day!

The Screaming Pumpkin Marathon will race through Springdale on Saturday, October 24th.

Not up for 26.2 miles?

Run it as a relay or choose one of the shorter distances. Learn more and register at bit.ly/3KuEaEL.

10/23/2026
Don’t miss WTVP’s brand new “Haunted Heartland” which spotlight’s one of Springdale’s most legendary gravesites: the Col...
10/21/2026

Don’t miss WTVP’s brand new “Haunted Heartland” which spotlight’s one of Springdale’s most legendary gravesites: the Cole Family Circle.

📡 📺 Now available to watch online!

👻 The wait is over. The mysteries are waiting.

Haunted Heartland is NOW STREAMING! Join storyteller Brian Fox Ellis as local history meets haunting legend, revealing the stories that linger long after the lights go out.

Produced by WTVP’s Caleb Ramsey, this original documentary invites you to discover the mysterious side of Central Illinois.

Watch now at https://video.wtvp.org/video/haunted-heartland-9ckhw9/ or free on the PBS app. If you dare.

The latest episode of Prairie Fire - PBS (Champaign-Urbana) features two Peoria cemeteries—Springdale and Moffatt Cemete...
10/20/2026

The latest episode of Prairie Fire - PBS (Champaign-Urbana) features two Peoria cemeteries—Springdale and Moffatt Cemetery—as well as some other lesser-known graveyards in the Illinois River Valley. 🌲🦌🌳🍂🪦

The tour visits Soldiers Hill, the unique family lot of distiller A.S. Cole in the Springdale Savanna, and the grave of Lydia Moss Bradley—founder of Bradley University.

Cemeteries as a great place to learn about local, state, and nation...

Get ready to run with the ghouls and goblins as the The Screaming Pumpkin Marathon returns to Springdale. In partnership...
10/20/2026

Get ready to run with the ghouls and goblins as the The Screaming Pumpkin Marathon returns to Springdale.

In partnership with and benefiting the The Yellow Bear Foundation, the race will take place on October 24th and truly has something for everyone!

The event features a daylight, kid-friendly 2-mile walk/run ideal for families, as well as a thrilling nighttime option for teens and adults, alongside full marathon and relay options.

Run if you dare…or go ahead and walk, we won’t tell.

Learn more and register online at raceroster. com

DID YOU KNOW ❓Today marks the 150th anniversary of the first recorded cremation in United States history (Oct. 17, 1876)...
10/17/2026

DID YOU KNOW ❓Today marks the 150th anniversary of the first recorded cremation in United States history (Oct. 17, 1876)?

🕯️It also marks the first year of a new annual tradition—National Cremation Placement Day, which was founded to raise awareness about the importance of permanent memorialization and placement of cremated remains.

🕊️ Did you know an estimated 22 million urns are kept in private homes across the U.S.? Many people find comfort having their loved ones close-by, but many others wonder: what comes next after cremation?

🕊️ Millions of families have chosen cremation for its flexibility, simplicity, and alignment with modern societal values. But without an official day of observance, many haven’t explored know what options exist to establish a permanent and peaceful place of memory and reflection.

🗓️ To help take this meaningful step, Springdale Cemetery is offering a 20% discount for appointments made before Nov. 1st to schedule cremation placement services.

💟 Springdale staff is here to help families find the peace of mind knowing their or their loved one’s memory will be forever honored.

💟 Contact our office today to schedule service arrangements with our knowledgeable and supportive family services team.

📞 (309) 681-1400
📧 [email protected]
📍 3014 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria, IL

Did you know Hollywood icon John Wayne once portrayed a famous Springdale resident on the big screen? 🕊️⚓In honor of the...
10/13/2026

Did you know Hollywood icon John Wayne once portrayed a famous Springdale resident on the big screen? 🕊️⚓

In honor of the U.S. Navy Birthday (October 13), we are spotlighting Commander Frank "Spig" Wead (1895–1947)—a pioneering Navy aviator, World War I and World War II veteran, and celebrated Hollywood screenwriter who rests right here at Springdale.

After an injury sidelined his flying career in the 1920s, Wead turned to writing, bringing authentic naval aviation stories to the silver screen. His extraordinary life was later immortalized in legendary director John Ford's 1957 biographical film, The Wings of Eagles, starring John Wayne as Commander Wead!

Today, we honor Commander Wead and all the brave men and women of the U.S. Navy who have served our nation with honor and distinction. 🕊️🕊️





LAST CALL! History comes to life starting TONIGHT! 🕊️🕊️Don’t miss out on the 21st Annual Prairie Folklore Cemetery Tours...
10/09/2026

LAST CALL! History comes to life starting
TONIGHT! 🕊️🕊️

Don’t miss out on the 21st Annual Prairie
Folklore Cemetery Tours at Springdale!

Bring your family or favorite history buff
and step back in time as local costumed
actors portray prominent past Peorians—
including inventor Robert Avery, sculptor
Joseph Petarde, Clarence & Lucia
Comstock, and the adventurous Rowdy
Rouse Sisters.
🕊️ Weekend Schedule:
● Tonight (Friday): 5:30 PM
● Saturday: 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM
● Sunday: 3:00 PM

🕊️ Tickets: $15 Adults | $10 Children (Walk-ins are welcome!)
🕊️ Reservations: Call 309-696-0956 or email
[email protected]
🕊️ Location: 3014 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria, IL

Grab your tickets and join us for an
unforgettable weekend of local history!



10/09/2026

LAST CALL! The Historic Springdale Cemetery Tours start TONIGHT at 5:30 PM! 🎭📜

Don’t miss out on the final run of the 21st Annual Springdale Cemetery Tours by Prairie Folklore Theater! Bring your family or favorite history buff and step back in time as local costumed actors portray prominent past Peorians—including inventor Robert Avery, Bradley University professor Clarence Comstock & his wife Lucia, the adventurous Rowdy Rouse Sisters, and sculptor Joseph Petarde (featured in current Peoria Historical Society exhibit at Peoria PublicLibrary - Main Branch).

🗓️ Weekend Schedule:
Tonight (Friday): 5:30 PM
Saturday: 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Sunday: 3:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets: $15 Adults | $10 Children (Walk-ins are welcome!)

📞 Reservations: Call 309-696-0956 or email [email protected]

📍 Location: 3014 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria, IL
Grab your tickets and join us for an unforgettable weekend of local history!

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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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