Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Couch Tomb
Hidden Truths
This two-part project by Pamela Bannos continues on the Internet: http:/hiddentruths.northwestern.edu
Erected 2008 by Northwestern University CIRA and URGC Research Grants.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Disasters • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 41° 54.791′ N, 87° 37.908′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. Marker is at the intersection of West La Salle Street and North Stockton Street, on the right when traveling east on West La Salle Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Chicago is Zhegagoynak (a few steps from this marker); Chicago is Curious (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Couch Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker); The Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago is Resilient (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago is Complex (within shouting distance of this marker); Chicago is Community (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Potter's Field (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Regarding Couch Tomb. This is one in a series of six markers in Lincoln Park intended for display May-November, 2008.
Also see . . . Hidden Truths: The Chicago City Cemetery and Lincoln Park, Then and Now. This two-part project by Pamela Bannos continues on the internet. (Submitted on August 26, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 2,794 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 1, 2010, by Alan Gornik of Western Springs, Illinois. 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 4. submitted on May 1, 2010, by Alan Gornik of Western Springs, Illinois. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.