Greater Grand Crossing in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Relic of the Chicago Fire

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026

1. Relic of the Chicago Fire Marker

Inscription. October 1871

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Disasters. In addition, it is included in the Chicago's Surviving Pre-Fire Structures, and the The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1871.

Location. 41° 46.358′ N, 87° 36.006′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Greater Grand Crossing. It is on Sunset Boulevard near Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1035 East 67th Street, Chicago IL 60637, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on Chicago’s South Side. It is also in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: 9/11 Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Cold Storage Warehouse Fire Memorial (about 500 feet away); Jesse Owens (about 700 feet away); Roland W. Burris, Esq. (about 800 feet away); Confederate Mound (approx. 0.4 miles away); Confederate Mound Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Memorial to Union Supporters from Southern States (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Confederate Dead at Oak Woods Cemetery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Relic of the Chicago Fire image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026

2. Relic of the Chicago Fire

Relic of the Chicago Fire at Oak Woods Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026

3. Relic of the Chicago Fire at Oak Woods Cemetery

Rear view of the relic image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, October 17, 2026

4. Rear view of the relic

The main entrance to the cemetery from 67th Street is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 18, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 18, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.