The Civil War Monument at Chicago's Bohemian National Cemetery-- Part 1

From the Czech and Slovak American Genealogy Society of Illinois "Bohemian National Cemetery: The Civil War 18."

On December 5, 1888, a committee representing many Bohemian organizations, met to begin discussions to authorize the building of a monument to commemorate Czechs who served in the military.

On July 28, 1889, thousands gathered for the laying of of the cornerstone of that monument.  One of the names used to describe it was "Bohemian Soldiers and Sailors Monument."

The sculptor of the monument was Joseph Klir.

Om May 29, 1892, thousands again gathered and paraded to celebrate the  unveiling of the new monument.

Cost of the monument  was $5,035.

There is a commemorative plaque on it that was added in 1940 listing the names of 18 veterans who are buried in the cemetery.  But, there are more Civil War veterans buried there as well.

--Old Secesh