| Calvary Cemetery | |
|---|---|
 Entrance gate on Chicago Avenue | |
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| Details | |
| Established | 1859 |
| Location | 301 Chicago Ave. Evanston, IL |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 42°1′30″N87°40′20″W / 42.02500°N 87.67222°W GNIS: Calvary Catholic Cemetery |
| Type | Catholic Cemetery |
| No. of graves | >50,000 |
| Website | Official website |
| Find a Grave | Calvary Cemetery |
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