Gold Coast in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Catholic Cemetery

Hidden Truths

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 18, 2008

1. Catholic Cemetery Marker

Inscription. Chicago's early Catholic Cemetery ran from North Av. south to Schiller St., and Dearborn St. to the lake, now Astor St. Established in 1845, it existed until the 1871 Chicago Fire charred the grounds. Like the City Cemetery to the north, not all remains were exhumed as had been assumed. Skeletal fragments have been unearthed during construction projects in nearly every decade since the 1890's.

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 and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Disasters. In addition, it is included in the The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.

Location. 41° 54.68′ N, 87° 37.796′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Gold Coast. It is at the intersection of North Avenue and North Dearborn Street, on the right when traveling west on North Avenue. Marker is just north east of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office

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area: Chicago IL 60614, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker 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: Chicago is Natural (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chicago is Connected (about 300 feet away); Chicago is Community (about 300 feet away); Fountain Girl (about 300 feet away); The Richard M. and Shirley H. Jaffee History Trail (about 400 feet away); Abraham Lincoln Monument (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Chicago is Community (about 500 feet away); Wooden Alley (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Regarding Catholic Cemetery. 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.

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 18, 2008

2. Catholic Cemetery 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.

This two-part project by Pamela Bannos continues on the internet. (Submitted on August 26, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 18, 2008

3. Catholic Cemetery Marker

Facing northwest with Lincoln Park in background.

Photographed by Kathy Walker, August 18, 2008

4. Catholic Cemetery Marker

Facing southwest with North Avenue on left.

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 2,621 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 23, 2008, by Kathy Walker of Stafford, Virginia. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.