Oak Woods Cemetery, Military cemetery in Greater Grand Crossing, Chicago, US.
Oak Woods Cemetery stretches across 183 acres of land with curved pathways, graded landscape designs, and carefully planned drainage systems throughout the grounds.
The cemetery, established in 1853 by landscape architect Adolph Strauch, received its first burials in 1860 and contains graves of numerous Civil War soldiers.
The grounds include sections dedicated to different religious groups, military veterans, and graves of notable figures such as Harold Washington and Jesse Owens.
The cemetery office, located at 1035 East 67th Street, maintains records for genealogical research and provides maps for navigating the extensive grounds.
The Confederate Mound section contains remains of over 4,000 soldiers who died at Camp Douglas, marking it as one of the largest military burial sites.
Location: Chicago
GPS coordinates: 41.77000,-87.60000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:07
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