Uptown in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
St. Boniface Cemetery
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, July 14, 2025
1. St. Boniface Cemetery Marker
Consecrated in 1863, St. Boniface Cemetery was the first of the "German" cemeteries in Chicago and contains the burials of the builders of the German Catholic community.
St. Boniface features a Civil War monument within the northwest portion of the cemetery.
The cemetery underwent extensive renovation in the 1960's, including removal of the old archway at the Clark Street entrance.
At that time, the interment chapel, cemetery office and service building were constructed on property acquired to the north.
Although there is no longer any grave space available at Saint Boniface Cemetery, our other Catholic Cemeteries in the area will be able to assist you.
Erected by Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.
Location. 41° 58.312′ N, 87° 40.018′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Uptown. It can be reached from North Janssen Avenue. This marker is located at the entrance to the cemetery office. Touch for map. Marker is
this page online
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: St. Boniface Union Soldiers Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Essanay Studios (approx. 0.2 miles away); Andersonville (approx. Ό mile away); Andersonville School (approx. 0.3 miles away); First Telephone System (approx. 0.3 miles away); Carl Sandburg (approx. half a mile away); Margaret Anderson (approx. 0.8 miles away); Getty Tomb (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. The marker also includes rules and visiting information for the cemetery. The Civil War monument mentioned is the St. Boniface Union Soldiers
Photographed by Daniel Barriball, July 14, 2025
2. St. Boniface Cemetery Marker in context
Also see . . . St. Boniface Cemetery. Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Cemeteries Official site
St. Boniface Cemetery was founded by the German Angel Guardian Society. The Cemetery was consecrated in 1863, spans over 38 acres, and has over 87,000 interments (as of 12/31/22).(Submitted on July 14, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. This page has been viewed 1,394 times since then and 150 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Daniel Barriball of Chesterton, Indiana. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
