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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker and monument is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hidden Truths (here, next to this marker); 1908-1914 N. Clark St.

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Steer Head from Chicago Stock Exchange Gate (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1830 N. Lincoln Ave. (about 400 feet away); Native Nature (about 400 feet away); Old Town Triangle District (about 700 feet away); Old Town Triangle (about 700 feet away); Men’s and Ladies’ Comfort Station (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. 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 2,574 times since then and 50 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.