Where Chicago’s Most Notorious Gangster Rests: Al Capone’s Final Chapter

So, Al Capone’s grave has had quite the journey. Initially, he was buried in a flashy spot that turned into a tourist hotspot, causing damage. Now, he’s resting in a simple grave at Mount Carmel Cemetery. It’s kind of funny how his flashy life ended with such a low-key marker. The cemetery’s open for visitors too!

Original Gravesite

When Capone died in 1947, he was first buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Chicago 26. But there was a problem: his black marble headstone became a tourist attraction. Visitors constantly chipped off pieces as souvenirs. To protect the grave from vandalism and give the family some peace, Capone was moved in 1952 to Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Current Gravesite

Today, visitors can find Capone’s grave in a family plot marked by a simple, large grey headstone that simply reads “Capone” It’s described as quite humble. It is just a modest stone marking the final resting place of someone who once lived so extravagantly. The grave is located about six graves down on the right side of the family section.

Visiting Information

Mount Carmel Cemetery is open to visitors, with gates open from 8 AM to 7 PM (March-September) and 8 AM to 5 PM (October-February). The cemetery has become something of a pilgrimage site for those interested in organized crime history. It’s also the final resting place for numerous other local crime figures.

It’s pretty ironic that someone who lived such a flashy, violent life now rests under such an understated marker. But maybe that’s exactly what his family wanted after all the chaos.