Rosehill Cemetery

Rosehill Cemetery is a burial ground on the north side of Chicago that extends over a wide expanse with groomed pathways, planted trees, and a mix of headstones and larger mausoleums. The grounds include both open lawn areas and densely planted sections where older monuments stand among shrubs and trees.

The grounds were established in the mid-19th century as a municipal burial space and grew as Chicago expanded northward. The limestone gate structure was completed in 1864 and later recognized as a historic landmark.

At the entrance gates and along the older sections, cast iron details and stonework show the craftsmanship of the 19th century. Many families return across generations to honor their relatives and tend the graves.

Visitors can access the expansive pathways on foot or by car through the main entrance, which connects the different sections. Guided walks sometimes take place on memorial holidays and highlight historic gravesites and noteworthy monuments.

The official name resulted from a clerical mistake in early records that changed Roe's Hill to Rosehill and preserved this error to the present day. The site served during the Civil War years as a resting place for fallen soldiers from the northern states.

Location: Chicago

Inception: 1859

Architects: William W. Boyington

GPS coordinates: 41.98639,-87.67528

Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27