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Couch Tomb
Hidden Truths
— The Chicago City Cemetery and Lincoln Park, Then and Now —
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By Kathy Walker, August 18, 2008 | |
| | | 1. Couch Tomb Marker | | |
Inscription. This stone vault is the oldest structure standing within the Chicago Fire zone. It was erected in 1858 for Ira Couch, a wealthy hotelier who died at age 50 while wintering in Cuba. Though some theories exist, there is no official answer as to why this tomb was left behind on the site of the Chicago City Cemetery. Varying accounts of the number entombed suggest 7 to 13 or merely Ira alone.
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.
Location. 41° 54.791′ N, 87° 37.908′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. 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. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60614, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Couch Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker); Potter's Field (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Abraham Lincoln Monument (about 500 feet away); City Cemetery (about 500 feet away); Catholic Cemetery (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln Park Transitions (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second City (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abandoned Shoreline of Lake Michigan (approx. 0.2 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Chicago.| | | | 
By Alan Gornik, April 28, 2010 | |
| | | 2. Couch Tomb Marker original sign | | |
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.)
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By Alan Gornik, April 28, 2010 | |
| | | 3. Couch Tomb Marker Hidden Truths closeup | | |
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By Kathy Walker, August 18, 2008 | |
| | | 4. Couch Tomb Marker | | On the reverse of each marker is a map of the 1863 City Cemetery layout.
The white dots indicate the marker placements. The red dot indicates that marker's placement in the context of the City Cemetery grounds. | | |
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By Kathy Walker | |
| | | 5. Couch Tomb and Marker | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on August 23, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 1,629 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on August 23, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. 2, 3. submitted on May 1, 2010, by Alan Gornik of Western Springs, Illinois. 4, 5. submitted on August 23, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
Editor’s want-list for this marker. Better closeup picture of this marker's front side. •
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