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Lake Forest Cemetery

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Delve into Lake Forest Cemetery’s serene beauty and historical significance, where monuments tell tales of the city’s civic legacy.

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Experience the Lake Forest Cemetery's park-like setting overlooking Lake Michigan in one of Chicago's most beautiful premier suburbs. Hear stories of Lake Forest's founding and those who made their mark from Civil War to modern times.

Duration
2 hours
Site Type
Cemeteries
Location
Suburbs
Meet

Cemetery gate at far north end of Lake Rd., 1525 Lake Rd., Lake Forest, IL

Explore further afterwards by taking a self-guided tour of some of the mansions that were once the homes of prominent residents. We'll supply the map.

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  • Please note that we are limited to a maximum of 20 guests per tour date.

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  • Autumn view of headstones in a cemetery

    Grave of John Hughes. Photo by Michael Weiland.

  • Autumn view of headstones in a cemetery

    Cemetery in Autumn.

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