Historic Cemeteries in Cook County, IL
There are 6 historic cemeteries in Cook County, IL in our directory. Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Historic Cemeteries in Cook County, IL
- Barrington Center CemeteryOld Sutton Road · Barrington Hills, IL · est. 1834Cemetery
- Union CemeteryBarrington Hills, IL · est. 1864Christian cemetery
- Mount Olivet Cemetery2755 West 111th Street · Chicago, IL · est. 1855Catholic cemetery
- Forest Home Cemetery863 Des Plaines Avenue · Forest Park, IL · est. 1873Cemetery
- Saint Joseph Catholic CemeteryWilmette, IL · est. 1843Catholic cemetery
- Deer Grove CemeteryInverness, IL · est. 1850Cemetery
Other cemetery types in Cook County, IL
Frequently asked questions
What is a historic cemetery?
Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
How many historic cemeteries are in Cook County, IL?
We list 6 historic cemeteries in Cook County, IL. Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Why might a historic cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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