
01 about
Within Buchanan County, there are over 150 cemeteries or burial sites. Some stand alone, such as the grave of William Wallingford in a field outside of DeKalb, while others cover huge swaths of land and contain tens of thousands of graves.
What began in 2019 as an effort to accurately record the locations of these cemeteries has expanded. Within this project, you will find all things cemetery- maps, walking and virtual tours, histories of the cemeteries, and the stories of some of those buried within.
02 cemeteries

03 etiquette
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Follow all posted rules
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Follow cemetery hours (most are open from dawn to dusk)
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Don’t touch the monuments or gravestones as it may cause damage
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Be respectful of those around you
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Do not leave trash
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Drive with care, remain off the grass
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Walk between headstones, don’t stand on top of a burial place
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Leave everything as you found it
04 contact
Marina Trifan
Genealogy Librarian
Tel: 816.232.8151
927 Felix St.
St. Joseph, MO 64501







