Illinois State Training School Cemetery in Geneva | Atlas Obscura
Cemetery that is all that remains of a former institution for "wayward" girls.

πŸ“œ Cemetery is all that remains of a former institution for "wayward" girls in Geneva, Illinois.
πŸ” Operated from the turn of the century into the 1970s, it was described by alumni as a cruel prison.

Why Go

πŸ›οΈ Explore a historical site with a poignant and somber past.
🚢 Explore remnants of a controversial institution.
🀫 Quiet place for reflection.
🌳 Enjoy a quiet walk on a path into the woods.

Why Avoid

πŸ’€ Small, not much to see.

Tips

πŸ…ΏοΈ Small cemetery between houses on a residential street.
🚧 Fenced around the cemetery.
🌳 Walking path into woods nearby.
πŸ—ΊοΈ Located at 764 Fox Run Drive, Geneva, Illinois.

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