Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
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BruceS
N 38° 30.088 W 090° 17.295
15S E 736474 N 4264941
The final resting place for veterans of all wars the United States has participated from the Revolutionary War to present.
Waymark Code: WMB3F
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/23/2006
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Jefferson Barracks Cemetery was officially recognized as a
national cemetery in 1866, however the first burial recorded was August 5, 1827,
one year after the military post was opened. Currently there are more than
150,000 internments including veterans from all wars from the Revolutionary War
to present. The cemetery is open from dawn to dusk 365 days a year.
Street address:
2900 Sheridan Rd.
Green Park, Missouri
County / Borough / Parish: St. Louis County
Year listed: 1998
Historic (Areas of) Significance: One of the first national cemeteries
Periods of significance: 1827 - current
Historic function: Military Cemetery
Current function: Military Cemetery
Privately owned?: no
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 1: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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