The Kennison Boulder
Hidden Truths
The 1852 funeral for David Kennison was the most elaborate Chicago had ever seen. The City paid all expenses, and donated 2 cemetery lots, intending to erect a monument on his grave. That never happened. The legend of his exploits grew to unfeasible proportions. His Boston Tea Party fame, military achievements, and his claim to have lived to the age of 115 years are disputed today. This boulder, installed 50 years after Kennison's death, is likely two blocks north of his actual burial site in what was then the Chicago City Cemetary.
This two-part project by Pamela Bannos continues on the internet: http://hiddentruths.northwestern.edu
Marker is at the intersection of North Clark Street and West Wisconsin Street, on the right when traveling north on North Clark Street.
Courtesy hmdb.org
