Bellefontaine Cemetery
Bellefontaine Cemetery is a historic cemetery in St. Louis, United States. It was established in 1849. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wikidata records 279 notable interments here, including Gerty Cori, William S. Burroughs, Rush Limbaugh.
At a glance
| Location | St. Louis, United States |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.69740, -90.23360 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1849 |
| Type | Historic and heritage |
| Era | 1800s |
| Heritage status | NRHP 14000378 |
| Website | bellefontainecemetery.org |
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Notable interments
279 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place. The 25 most widely covered are listed below. Browse all 279, or take the JSON record.
- Gerty Cori (1896–1957), physician, psychologist, chemist
- William S. Burroughs (1914–1997), screenwriter, photographer, writer
- Rush Limbaugh (1951–2021), writer, journalist, radio personality
- Sara Teasdale (1884–1933), writer, poet
- William Clark (1770–1838), naturalist, politician, military personnel
- John Pope (1822–1892), major general, military officer
- Sterling Price (1809–1867), businessperson, politician, governor
- Martha Norelius (1909–1955), swimmer
- Thomas Hart Benton (1782–1858), writer, lawyer, politician
- George Engelmann (1809–1884), naturalist, physician, botanical collector
- Don Carlos Buell (1818–1898), military personnel
- William Beaumont (1785–1853), physiologist, surgeon, military physician
- James McDonnell (1899–1980), businessperson, engineer, entrepreneur
- Albert Bond Lambert (1875–1946), businessperson, aircraft pilot, golfer
- Edward Bates (1793–1869), judge, lawyer, politician
- Benjamin Bonneville (1797–1878), businessperson, military officer, military commander
- Bill Orthwein (1881–1955), lawyer, swimmer, water polo player
- Stephen W. Kearny (1794–1848), military personnel, politician, governor
- James Buchanan Eads (1820–1887), writer, engineer, inventor
- William Seward Burroughs I (1857–1898), businessperson, inventor
- William Seward Burroughs I (1855–1898), businessperson, inventor
- William Trelease (1857–1945), writer, zoologist, university teacher
- Francis Preston Blair Jr. (1821–1875), lawyer, politician, major general
- Clarence Gamble (1881–1952), tennis player
- George Graham Vest (1830–1904), lawyer, politician, jurist
Common questions
Where is Bellefontaine Cemetery?
Bellefontaine Cemetery is in St. Louis, United States, at coordinates 38.6974, -90.2336.
When was Bellefontaine Cemetery established?
Bellefontaine Cemetery was established in 1849, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 279 notable interments at Bellefontaine Cemetery, including Gerty Cori, William S. Burroughs, Rush Limbaugh, Sara Teasdale, William Clark.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q2972444 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)