Historic Cemeteries in Minnesota
There are 10 historic cemeteries in Minnesota in our directory. Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Historic Cemeteries in Minnesota
- Temple Israel Memorial Park4153 3rd Avenue South · Minneapolis, MN · est. 1876Memorial park
- Highland CemeteryApple Valley, MNCemetery
- Waltham Cemetery300th Street · Waltham, MN · est. 1867Cemetery
- Calvary Catholic Cemetery of ShakopeeShakopee, MN · est. 1856Catholic cemetery
- Czech National CemetaryBlooming Prairie, MN · est. 1893Christian cemetery
- Saint Otto's CemeteryFergus Falls, MN · est. 1889Catholic cemetery
- Stanton CemeteryNorthfield, MN · est. 1853Cemetery
- Zion Lutheran CemetaryMenahga, MN · est. 1893Lutheran cemetery
- Prospect Hill CemeteryLa Crescent, MN · est. 1853Cemetery
- Children's MonumentOwatonna, MNCemetery
Historic Cemeteries by city in Minnesota
Other cemetery types in Minnesota
Frequently asked questions
What is a historic cemetery?
Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
How many historic cemeteries are in Minnesota?
We list 10 historic cemeteries in Minnesota. Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Why might a historic cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
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