Title
Description of the Soldiers' Lots
Description
Excerpt from Chicago Tribune describing soldiers' lots.
Source
"Our Burial Places," Chicago Tribune, December 11, 1862.
Date
December 11, 1862
Original Format
Newspaper
Text
In this connection we may also mention the lots donated by the Cemetery Association for the use of soldiers who lost their lives in their country’s service. These are located near the entrance of the grounds, occupying a prominent position, in full view from the cars as they pass. One lot each is appropriated to companies A and B, Chicago Light Artillery; one each to the Board of Trade Regiment and Battery; one to Illinois soldiers not belonging to these organizations; and one to soldiers from other States. Each of these lots has some tenants, about 100 having been interred thus far, and ample room is afforded for all the interments that will be required in this “silent city.” Long rows of green mounds which mark the resting places of those who have died in their country’s service, are among the first objects which meet the eye on entering the grounds. It is believed that at no distant day, a monument, worthy of the liberality of our citizens and of the noble cause in which the soldier fell, will be erected about their mortal remains.