History Portfolio The General John A. Logan Museum, Murphysboro, Illinois has created a memorial to honor the 200 members of the Illinois 56th Infantry who died at sea. The tragedy took place on March 31, 1865, when the troop transport General Lyon caught fire and sank. Only five members of the group survived. Until now, no memorial existed. This is the story of the decision to build the memorial. Short Documentary Part two of this video series focuses on the "In Memory" markers to honor the 200 members of the Illinois 56th Infantry who died aboard the troop transport General Lyon. YouTube Gallatin County Tent City Remembrance Historical Society Pope County - They Will Endure Fundraiser Earth, Stone & Memories - SAMPLE Caught in the Sweep of History FINAL YEARS Documentary Mr. Crenshaw's Yard - SAMPLE Documentary Earth, Stone & Memories - SAMPLE Documentary Battle of Fort Donelson Documentary Mound City House Fundraiser Cairo, Illinois Commercial
