Burr Oak Cemetery

Burr Oak Cemetery is a 150-acre (0.61 km2) cemetery located in Alsip, Illinois, a suburb southwest of Chicago. As one of the few 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

Burr Oak Cemetery is a 150-acre (0.61 km2) cemetery located in Alsip, Illinois, a suburb southwest of Chicago. As one of the few 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.