Shown above is a long view of the rows of Confederate markers with the monument at its entrance. The photo on the right shows the detail of the monument which was erected by the Seven Confederate Knights Chapter #2625, dedicated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy in 2003.

The photos for this feature were contributed by Linda Cushing.

ROCK ISLAND BARRACKS CEMETERY

Rock Island Prison, built in 1863, was located on a government-owned island in the Mississippi River between Davenport, Iowa and Rock Island - Moline, Illinois. Over 12,000 Confederates were imprisoned there during the war.

These included many 38th Infantry soldiers captured at Missionary Ridge. More than 1960 southern soldiers are buried in the prison cemetery.

Scroll down to see the markers of the 38th Infantry men. All 10 companies are represented. See the names here

Read Rebels at Rock Island to learn about the dreadful conditions at the prison.