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Rosehill Cemetery

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Rosehill Cemetery
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___On your Road Trip through the North Side of Chicago, Illinois; stop at the 350 acre Rosehill Cemetery. As you arrive you will see the extremely elaborate Gothic-style entry gates.

Rosehill Cemetery
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Famous for their Victorian-era Architecture, this cemetery is truly beautiful. Marvel at the ornate headstones, statues, the amazing monuments, and the grand mausoleum.

Rosehill Cemetery
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___Rosehill Cemetery is known for the many Civil War soldiers whom are buried there. The Cemetery offers a detailed map to guide you along a memorable walking Tour. There are many Chicago notables, like Vice Presidents, Mayors, Governors, and more buried here. Take in the history while you pay your respects to these amazing men and women.

Rosehill Cemetery
Photo credit By James Conkis – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=84337490

___Do you believe in Ghost Stories? Well Rosehill Cemetery has a few to tell. Grab your Ghost Hunting Kit and see for yourself if Rosehill Cemetery is really Haunted. Boasting as the largest -and one of the older- Cemeteries in Chicago, Rosehill Cemetery is a great addition to your Chicago Road Trip! An easy trek to Lake Michigan, and very close to hotels and dining’s – any paranormal enthusiast or history buff will certainly enjoy this visit!



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