History
A historic burying ground
in Streator.
Riverview Cemetery is one of Streator's historic cemeteries, with a story tied to the families and industries that built the town.
Local heritage
A history written by the community.
The Streatorland Historical Society maintains local records and a published cemetery tour booklet documenting notable interments and the cemetery's place in Streator's story.
1881 — present · Streator, Illinois
Streator was settled in the mid-19th century and grew rapidly with the coal and glass industries of the late 1800s. Its historic cemeteries — including Riverview — hold generations of the families who built the town: miners, glassworkers, merchants, civic leaders, and veterans of every American war since the Civil War.
For founding details, notable interments, and tour information, the Streatorland Historical Society is the definitive local resource — they maintain a published cemetery tour booklet and archival records.
Where to learn more
Streatorland Historical Society — (815) 673-3558. Streator Tourism Office — (815) 672-2055.
What's New
Thoughtful tools, on the horizon.
We're continuing to build thoughtful tools that will make Riverview Cemetery even easier to explore and support online.
Online Donations
A secure way for supporters to contribute online and help care for the grounds, preservation efforts, and future improvements.
Find a Loved One at Riverview Cemetery
A custom search experience designed to help visitors locate graves throughout Riverview Cemetery more easily.
New tools are now live — more thoughtful features are on the way.