Burr Oak Cemetery
Burr Oak Cemetery is a cemetery located in Alsip, Illinois, United States, a suburb southwest of Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1927, Burr Oak was one of the few early Chicago cemeteries focused on the needs of the African-American community, it is the final resting place of many black celebrities, including Chicago blues musicians, athletes, and other notables.
| Burr Oak Cemetery | |
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Photograph of the side entrance to Burr Oak Cemetery on 127th Street, 2009 | |
| Details | |
| Established | 1927 |
| Location | Alsip, Illinois, United States |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°39′45″N 87°43′47″W |
| Size | 150-acre (0.61 km2) |
| Website | theburroakcemetery |
| Find a Grave | Burr Oak Cemetery |
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