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Al Capone’s Grave

Burial site of the notorious Chicago gangster.

Hillside, Illinois

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Buried in a family plot at Mt. Caramel Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois, lies one of America’s most infamous gangsters, Al Capone.

Capone ruled organized crime in Chicago from 1925 to 1931, before he was eventually arrested for income tax evasion and violating the laws of Prohibition. He was initially incarcerated in Atlanta but was moved to Alcatraz in 1934. In 1939, Capone was released to a hospital in Baltimore, as his syphilis had progressed to an advanced stage. After his incarceration ended, he relocated to Florida and died of a heart attack in 1947.

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The cemetery is in two sections: The address brings you to Wolf Rd, but that is the southern section. Mt. Carmel is the northern section. Enter the cemetery from Roosevelt Rd. Take the first right, immediately after you enter the gate. The Capone plot is a little way down, on your right, and is visible from the road. People sometimes leave coins and cigars, but please do not litter.

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