A place of peace in a city that never sleeps, Bohemian National Cemetery stands as a testament to the lives and legacies of those who came before us. Its unique history goes back to 1877 when it was founded by Bohemian benevolent societies seeking a place where their countrymen could be laid to rest. It was opened to all nationalities on a nonsectarian basis just ten years later. Over the years, Bohemian National Cemetery has blossomed into a sprawling 124 acres, dotted with graceful curving sections. It also stands as a poignant reminder of the Eastland Disaster, the tragic capsizing of a passenger steamboat in 1915. The cemetery became the final resting place for approximately 150 victims of the disaster – the highest number buried at any Chicago cemetery. The cemetery’s Section 16 was opened to accommodate the tragedy’s overwhelming number of bodies. Today, the cemetery is a quiet haven, home to towering monuments, intricate statuary and family mausoleums. It’s a place to reflect, to remember and to find a sense of peace in the heart of the city, a place where stories are etched forever in stone and in the hearts of those who visit.
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