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Bellefontaine Cemetery is a nonprofit, non-denominational cemetery and arboretum located in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1849 as a rural cemetery, Bellefontaine is home to a number of architecturally significant monuments and mausoleums such as the Louis Sullivan-designed Wainwright Tomb, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The cemetery contains 314 acres of land and over 87,000 graves, including those of William Clark, Adolphus Busch, Thomas Hart Benton, and William S. Burroughs. Many Union and Confederate soldiers from the American Civil War are buried at Bellefontaine, as well as numerous local and state politicians. As of 2012 over 87,000 people have been buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, and approximately 100 new burials take place each year. Bellefontaine remains a non-profit, non-denominational cemetery, and still holds over 100 acres of open, unused land. Some of this extra land has recently been converted into prairie and woodland. Bellefontaine contains over 14 miles of paved roads and, as an accredited arboretum, is home to over 180 species of trees and shrubs. A new lakeside garden and columbarium were completed in 2010, and other major landscaping projects are planned or in progress. The cemetery contains the graves of many prominent pioneers to the West, as well as businessmen, politicians, and generals who remain significant figures in the history of St. Louis and the United States. The oldest graves in the cemetery are located on pioneer Edward Hempstead’s family lot and date as far back as 1816. Many of the wealthiest families at Bellefontaine are interred in ornate mausoleums which overlook the Mississippi River and draw from Classical, Romanesque, Gothic, and Egyptian architectural styles. Among the most notable mausoleums in the cemetery are: the Wainwright Tomb, designed for Charlotte Dickson Wainwright by the famed Chicago school architect Louis Sullivan in 1892; the Busch Mausoleum, designed for Adolphus Busch and Lilly Anheuser by Barnett, Haynes & Barnett in 1915; and the Brown Brothers Mausoleums, designed in 1910 by Isaac Taylor and in 1928 by Mauran, Russell and Crowell. There are also a number of large family plots in the cemetery, many of which are marked by tall obelisk monuments with elaborate bases. Guided tours of the cemetery’s main historical and architectural highlights are available and are open to the public. Alternatively, visitors can obtain self-guided tour brochures at the cemetery office. The cemetery was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. #LIFEATEXPEDIA

Bellefontaine Cemetery

Enjoy a stop at Bellefontaine Cemetery, a landmark worth seeing in St. Louis. Experience the area's acclaimed art scene or attend a baseball game.

Bellefontaine Cemetery
The Joplin Homestead

Scott Joplin House State Historic Site

Learn about the local history of St. Louis when you spend time at Scott Joplin House State Historic Site. Experience the area's great live music or attend a baseball game.

Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
City Museum showing a city as well as children

City Museum

A rooftop Ferris wheel, an indoor tree house and a life-size, walk-through model of a whale; just some of the exhibits in this one-of-a-kind children's museum.

City Museum
Saint Louis is a City and Urban Center is Missouri with the Iconic Arch

Dome at America’s Center

Catch an event at Dome at America’s Center during your trip to St. Louis. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.

Dome at America’s Center
Washington Avenue Historic District

Washington Avenue Historic District

During your trip to St. Louis, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Washington Avenue Historic District. While in this walkable area, you can savor the restaurants and bars.

Washington Avenue Historic District

O'Fallon Park

O'Fallon Park is just one of the places to see in St. Louis, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and great live music.

O'Fallon Park

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21C Museum Hotel St Louis

21C Museum Hotel St Louis

4.5 out of 5
1528 Locust street St. Louis MO
21C Museum Hotel St Louis
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
421 N 8th St St. Louis MO
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North

Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North

2 out of 5
6200 N Broadway St. Louis MO
Super 8 by Wyndham St. Louis North
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch

4 out of 5
315 Chestnut St St. Louis MO
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch

3 out of 5
2 South 4th Street St. Louis MO
Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch
Marriott St. Louis Grand

Marriott St. Louis Grand

4 out of 5
800 Washington Ave St. Louis MO
Marriott St. Louis Grand
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown

3 out of 5
1221 Locus Street St. Louis MO
Home2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center

Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center

3 out of 5
823-827 Washington Avenue St. Louis MO
Courtyard by Marriott St. Louis Downtown/Convention Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown

Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown

4 out of 5
610 N 7th St St. Louis MO
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Louis Downtown
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