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=== Introduction === | === Introduction === | ||
Over 250,000 Illinois men served in the Union Army,the fourth most of any northern state. Illinois supplied 150 infantry regiments, 17 cavalry regiments, and 2 light artillery regiments. Most served in the Western Theater, Illinois also was a major source of military supplies, food, and clothing. A number of national cemeteries were established in Illinois.<ref name="wikipedia">Wikipedia.com. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Illinois_in_the_American_Civil_War Illinois in the American Civil War]. (accessed 24 January 2011)</ref> | |||
=== Illinois Military Units === | === Illinois Military Units === |
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