Episode 28: Lincoln Park Cemetery, Chicago

Jay walks us through the story of the history of Lincoln Park Cemetery… I mean, Lincoln Park.

I mean, Lincoln Park Zoo.

I mean, your $850K condo on Webster. (There are bodies beneath the foundation. SORRY!)

Whatever. Lincoln Park. (Cccceeemetery!)

*** Whooooo, Boooo-- GAG-- SHOTS! SHOTS! SHOTS! ***

This story contains:

1. In 1837, the state of Illinois gave Chicago a piece of land outside the city limits to use as a burial ground. (Interesting?)

2. In July of 1854 – in a six day period - more than 200 cholera victims were buried in the Potter's Field. (Near all the bars bros love!)

3. This includes the nearly 4,000 Confederate soldiers who died at Camp Douglas and were buried in Potter's Field. (Those tingles are more than sweet Phish riffs!)

4. A researcher estimates more than 35,000 people were buried in the area. (That’s like if the entire U of I was dead and buried beneath you!)

5. 145 of the bodies lie clustered together at the north end of the baseball field, 130 by 200 feet in dimensions. (That’s why your Indiana University intramural softball team is cursed!)

Sweet Dreams XOXOZzzz.