Justice in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lithuanian National Cemetery
Lietviu Tautines Kapines
| | Chartered March 28, 1911 | |
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 23, 2025
1. Lithuanian National Cemetery Marker
Erected 1982.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Immigration. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.
Location. 41° 44.486′ N, 87° 50.854′ W. Marker is in Justice, Illinois, in Cook County. It is on Kean Avenue 0.1 miles south of 81st Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is near the entrance to Lithuanian National Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8201 North Kean Avenue, Justice IL 60458, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Chicago. It is also 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.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Darius-Girenas American Legion Post 271 (about 300 feet away); Ssg. Stanley (Bendorius) Bender (about 300 feet away); Dr. Kazys Grinius (about 500 feet away); Płk Antoni Skarbek-Szacki (approx. 0.6 miles away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. Ύ mile away); a different marker also named Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Old Glory (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Justice.
More about this marker. Lietviu Tautines Kapines is the Lithuanian translation for the name of this cemetery.
Regarding Lithuanian National Cemetery. This non-denominational cemetery opened in 1911 as a counterpart to the earlier St. Casimir Cemetery on Chicago's south side, which catered to Lithuanians but only allowed Catholic burials.
Also see . . . Lithuanian National Cemetery official site. (Submitted on February 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 23, 2025
2. Lithuanian National Cemetery Marker (rear)
The rear of the memorial lists organizations that contributed to the cemetery's establishment.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 23, 2025
3. Lithuanian National Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, February 23, 2025
4. Lithuanian National Cemetery entrance and main building.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 201 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 24, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
