Ste. Genevieve Memorial Cemetery in Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, United States is a contributing site to both the Ste. Genevieve Historic District, and the associated National Landmark District.

History

Opened in 1787, Ste. Genevieve's oldest cemetery is divided into three sections: one for Catholic burials, one for Lutherans and a third for other Protestants. More than 50 Native Americans are buried there as well as an unknown number of African Americans, slave and free. It is also the final resting place for such notables as US Senator

Lewis F. Linn Lewis Fields Linn (November 5, 1796October 3, 1843) was a physician and politician who represented his home state of Missouri in the United States Senate from 1833 to his death. Early life Linn was born near Louisville, Kentucky on November 5, 17 ...

, Felix and Odile Pratte-Vallé, and many other Missouri pioneers. Over 5,000 burials occurred in this small, two-block cemetery. The cemetery was closed in 1881, though some additional burials occurred through 1894. Local records show that almost half of those interred were children under six years old. Notable burials include

(1796–1843), physician and US Senator, and

John Scott John Scott may refer to: Academics * John Scott (1639–1695), English clergyman and devotional writer * John Witherspoon Scott (1800–1892), American minister, college president, and father of First Lady Caroline Harrison * John Work Scott (180 ...

(1782–1861), US Representative.

Preservation

Restoration was performed in the 2010s by the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve, Inc. The cemetery became of part of the National Historic Landmark District in 1960, and the National Register of Historic Places

historic district A historic district or heritage district is a section of a city which contains older buildings considered valuable for historical or architectural reasons. In some countries or jurisdictions, historic districts receive legal protection from c ...

in 1966.

References

External links

Ste. Genevieve Co, MO Historical and Genealogical Resources
* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Genevieve Memorial Cemetery Cemeteries on the National Register of Historic Places in Missouri Buildings and structures in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri 1787 establishments in New Spain National Historic Landmarks in Missouri Protected areas of Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri National Register of Historic Places in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Historic district contributing properties in Missouri