Calvary Cemetery

Calvary Cemetery

Calvary ia a 477 acre (1.9 km2) Roman Catholic cemetery established in 1857. Some of the old burials and tombstones were transferred to Calvary Cemetery from much older Catholic cemeteries originally existing in what is now the downtown area.

It is the burial place for several members of the Chouteau family who were co-founders of the city of St. Louis and whose descendant was part of the ceremony for the Louisiana Purchase.

Location

5239 W. Florissant Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri
USA

Getting There

The cemetery is served by several public transportation options, including bus and light rail. The nearest MetroLink station to Calvary Cemetery is the Wellston Station, which is about 1.5 miles away. From there, you can take a bus or taxi to the cemetery. Additionally, there are several bus routes that stop near the cemetery, including the #76 and #97 buses. You can check the Metro Transit website for more information and to plan your trip.

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