Destination
Alsip

Burr Oak cemetery in Alsip

Burr Oak cemetery



Burr Oak cemetery

Reviewed by: Editorial Staff

Rating:

Many well known musicians from the Chicago blues era have been buried here. Some of the notable people include Willie Dixon a musician and songwriter, Otis Spann one of the blues pianist, Dinah Washington who was known as Queen of the Blues, J. Mayo Williams one of the 1st black players in NFL and the record producer of the blues and jazz music.

Category: Attractions
Address: 4400 W 127th St, Alsip, IL, United States‎



Maybe you might also be interested in:


Restvale cemetery - 1.6 mi

This also has a number of eminent people from the Chicago Blues era buried such as Earl Hooker the blues guitarist, Jazz Gillium blues harmonica player, John Henry Barbee the blues singer and guitarist, Eddie Taylor the...

Reviewed by: Editorial Staff
Address: 11700 S Laramie Ave, Alsip, IL, United States
Category: Other attractions

Popularity Rating Alsip

6
Travelers' rating
Art & Culture, Educational, Pleasant... Show details

Find best hotel deals

In order to continue please correct the following errors