Cemeteries of Illinois : a field guide to markers, monuments, and motifs / Harold Hassen & Dawn Cobb.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hassen, Harold, author.

Cobb, Dawn, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cemeteries.

Cemeteries--Illinois.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (340 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

Urbana, Chicago, Springfield, [Illinois] : University of Illinois Press, 2017.

Summary:

"Illinois is home to cemeteries and burial grounds dating back to the Native American era. Whether sprawling over thousands of acres or dotting remote woodlands, these treasure troves of local and state history reflect two centuries of social, economic, and technological change. This easy-to-use guidebook invites amateur genealogists, historians, and cemetery buffs to decipher the symbols and uncover the fascinating past awaiting them in Illinois' resting places. Hal Hassen and Dawn Cobb have combined almost three hundred photographs with expert detail to showcase how cemeteries and burial grounds can teach us about archaeology, folklore, art, geology, and social behavior. Features include: the ways different materials used as gravestones and markers reflect historical trends; how to understanding the changes in the use of iconographic images; the story behind architectural features like fencing, roads, and gates; what enthusiasts can do to preserve local cemeteries for future generations. Captivating and informed, [this book] is the only guide you need to unlock the mysteries of our state 's final resting places."--Amazon.com.

Contents:

Introduction

Prehistoric burial grounds

Common features of burial grounds

Types of burial grounds

Grave marker iconography

Visiting burial grounds

Places to visit

Appendices. Prehistoric mounds to visit ; Marker geology ; Marker styles common in Illinois.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780252099663

0252099664

OCLC:

993042287