| St. Joseph Cemetery | |
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 The front gates of St. Joseph Cemetery | |
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| Details | |
| Established | 1904 |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 41°56′07″N87°50′30″W / 41.93528°N 87.84167°W |
| Owned by | Archdiocese of Chicago |
| No. of graves | >44,000 |
| Website | Official website |
| Find a Grave | St. Joseph Cemetery |
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The cemetery was consecrated in 1904. [2]
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