9 Sacred Graves Of Famous People Who Were Buried In Illinois
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published April 22, 2018
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
There are plenty of popular people from Illinois, but not all of them make the Prairie State their final resting place. Nonetheless, here are nine famous graves found in our state that you can visit.
From historical figures to business men to entertainers, Illinois gives peace to many celebrities. Scroll on to find out the most recognizable people who were buried here.