Bohemian National Cemetery (Chicago)
Bohemian National Cemetery (Chicago) is a historic cemetery in Chicago, United States. It was established in 1877, covering 50.99 hectares. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 13 notable interments here, including Anton Cermak, Vlasta Vraz, Elsie Paroubek.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇺🇸 Chicago, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41.97776, -87.72812 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1877 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | 1800s |
| Area | 50.99 hectares |
| Heritage status | NRHP 06000374 |
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Opening hours
- Monday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
13 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Bohemian National Cemetery (Chicago)'s 13 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include politician (31%), lawyer (15%), baseball player (15%).
- Anton Cermak (1873–1933), politician
- Vlasta Vraz (1900–1989), charity worker, fundraiser, editor
- Elsie Paroubek (1906–1911)
- Charles Vopicka (1857–1935), diplomat
- Otto Kerner, Sr. (1884–1952), politician, lawyer, judge
- John Skopec (1880–1912), baseball player
- Q4938252 (1875–1961), musician
- Tillie Klimek (1877–1936), black widow, homemaker, serial killer
- Joe Kutina (1885–1912), baseball player
- Q6217814 (1883–1973), painter
- Edward J. Smejkal (1876–1933), politician
- Wanda Stopa (1900–1924), lawyer
- Cyril R. Jandus (1867–1933), politician
Common questions
Where is Bohemian National Cemetery (Chicago)?
Bohemian National Cemetery (Chicago) is in Chicago, United States, at coordinates 41.9778, -87.7281.
When was Bohemian National Cemetery (Chicago) established?
Bohemian National Cemetery (Chicago) was established in 1877, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Bohemian National Cemetery (Chicago)?
Wikidata documents 13 notable interments at Bohemian National Cemetery (Chicago), including Anton Cermak, Vlasta Vraz, Elsie Paroubek, Charles Vopicka, Otto Kerner, Sr..
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q890781 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
- OpenStreetMap relation/16289638
Related terms
- National Register of Historic Places (NRHP)Notable intermentInterment
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BibTeX
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title = {Bohemian National Cemetery (Chicago), Chicago, United States},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/bohemian-national-cemetery-chicago/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q890781}
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