Historic Cemeteries in Missouri
There are 20 historic cemeteries in Missouri 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 Missouri
- Calvary Cemetery5239 West Florissant Avenue · Saint Louis, MO · est. 1854Catholic cemetery
- Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery2900 Sheridan Road · Saint Louis, MO · est. 1866National cemetery
- Bellefontaine Cemetery4947 West Florissant Avenue · Saint Louis, MO · est. 1817Church cemetery
- Concordia Cemetery4209 Bates Street · Saint Louis, MO · est. 1845Lutheran cemetery
- Old Saint Marcus Cemetery6638 Gravois Avenue · Saint Louis, MO · est. 1856Christian cemetery
- Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery7030 Gravois Avenue · Saint Louis, MO · est. 1864Catholic cemetery
- Old Lorimier Cemetery500 North Fountain Street · Cape Girardeau, MO · est. 1808Church cemetery
- Saint Matthew Cemetery4360 Bates Street · Saint Louis, MO · est. 1878Christian cemetery
- Gatewood Gardens Cemetery7133 Gravois Avenue · Saint Louis, MO · est. 1892Church cemetery
- Byler CemeteryGarden City, MO · est. 1875Christian cemetery
- Dockery CemeteryTrenton, MO · est. 1837Christian cemetery
- Greenwood CemeteryGreenwood, MO · est. 1866Christian cemetery
- Johnson Family CemeteryBlue Springs, MO · est. 1870Family cemetery
- Lilly Grove CemeteryChillicothe, MO · est. 1860Christian cemetery
- Old Brick Church CemeteryStanberry, MO · est. 1842Christian cemetery
- Rouner-Minor CemeteryEdina, MO · est. 1853Christian cemetery
- Beckett CemeteryLinneus, MO · est. 1868Cemetery
- Moore CemeteryExcelsior Springs, MO · est. 1845Cemetery
- Stanley CemeteryBlue Springs, MO · est. 1842Cemetery
- Union Church CemeteryKirksville, MOChristian cemetery
Historic Cemeteries by city in Missouri
Other cemetery types in Missouri
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 Missouri?
We list 20 historic cemeteries in Missouri. 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.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.