Haymarket Martyrs' Monument
4.7 (94)attraction
4.7 (94)A peaceful cemetery landmark honoring the 1886 labor activists, long an international pilgrimage site for workers.
Description
Located in Forest Home Cemetery, this National Historic Landmark is anchored by a prominent sculpture at the gravesite of August Spies, Albert Parsons, Adolph Fischer, George Engel, and Louis Lingg. Rooted in the aftermath of the 1886 Haymarket Affair, the site serves as an enduring gathering place for the international labor movement, noted for its powerful historical significance.
