Collection: Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery - St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, located in St. Louis, Missouri, is a historically significant site with roots dating back to 1826 when it served as a military outpost for American expansion west of the Mississippi River. It became an essential hub during the Civil War, supporting Union troops and notable figures like Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman. The cemetery was officially designated a national cemetery in 1866, making it one of the oldest national cemeteries in the United States.
Spanning over 331 acres, Jefferson Barracks is the largest national cemetery in Missouri and Kansas, with more than 16,000 Civil War graves, reflecting its extensive historical importance.
The site features memorials dedicated to veterans from various conflicts, including a notable Minnesota Monument for soldiers from that state and a monument honoring the black soldiers of the 56th U.S. Colored Infantry who died during a cholera outbreak.
Today, the cemetery remains
Spanning over 331 acres, Jefferson Barracks is the largest national cemetery in Missouri and Kansas, with more than 16,000 Civil War graves, reflecting its extensive historical importance.
The site features memorials dedicated to veterans from various conflicts, including a notable Minnesota Monument for soldiers from that state and a monument honoring the black soldiers of the 56th U.S. Colored Infantry who died during a cholera outbreak.
Today, the cemetery remains
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