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.
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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