Lincoln Park in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Kennison Boulder Monument

Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 14, 2008

1. Kennison Boulder Monument Marker

Inscription. In Memory of
David Kennison
The Last Survivor of the
"Boston Tea Party" who died in Chicago, February 24, 1852, aged 115 yrs, 3 mos, 17 da, and is buried near this spot.

This stone is erected by the Sons of the Revolution, the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Erected 1903 by Sons of the Revolution, the Sons of the American Revolution, and the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is February 24, 1852.

Location. 41° 55′ N, 87° 38.07′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Lincoln Park. Marker can be reached from the intersection of North Clark Street and West Wisconsin Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is in the park east of North Clark at West Wisconsin Streets. 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. Hidden Truths (here, next to this marker); Old Town Triangle

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(about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Landmark Landings (approx. 0.2 miles away); Abandoned Shoreline of Lake Michigan (approx. 0.2 miles away); “Rites of Spring” (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Old Town Triangle (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henry Gerber House (approx. ¼ mile away); Couch Tomb (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this monument. Check out the “Hidden Truths” link below. It appears that this marker is wrong on every fact it presents, and its location is nowhere near the grave site it is supposed to mark. And there is a possibility that the name Kennison was misspelled!

Also see . . .
1. Hidden Truths: David Kennison. (Submitted on August 26, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. Kennison Boulder Monument. (Submitted on August 26, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

David Kennison Boulder Monument shown with Hidden Truths Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kathy Walker, August 14, 2008

2. David Kennison Boulder Monument shown with Hidden Truths Marker

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 2,155 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.