The Circus Tent Grave Marker: Mass Grave of Circus Train Wreck Victims. On November 22, 1915, tragedy struck 6.5 miles east of Columbus when the Con. T. Kennedy circus train collided head-on with a passenger train. While the metal passenger cars held firm, the wooden circus cars crumpled, caught fire, and tragically claimed the lives of most of the animals and 15-24 circus workers. This unique tombstone, shaped like a tent, stands as a haunting memorial over mixed ashes from the wreck. A strange

Did you know about the 1918 circus train wreck in Chicago? A conductor fell asleep behind the wheel and hit the circus train, leaving multiple people injured or dead. You can pay your respects at the Woodlawn Cemetery where you will see elephant memorials and mass unknown graves. #kayleejochicago #chicago #chicagogram #igerschicago #instachicago #chicagoblogger #choosechicago #chicagostyle #chicagogrammers #chicagobucketlist #explorechicago #312chicago #chicagoexplore #thingstodochicago #chicago