Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery is an American military cemetery located in St. Louis County, Missouri, just on the banks of the Mississippi River. On the map, it sits 1 mi east of Mehlville. 1826 is when its story starts.
A landmark, 1 mi east of Mehlville
Arnold is the nearest base
Arnold is 7 miles southwest, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1826
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery dates from 1826. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 68–81°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery is an American military cemetery located in St. Louis County, Missouri, just on the banks of the Mississippi River. The cemetery was established after the American Civil War in an attempt to put together a formal network of military cemeteries. It started as the Jefferson Barracks Military Post Cemetery in 1826 and became a United States National Cemetery in 1866.
The first known burial was Elizabeth Ann Lash, the infant child of an officer stationed at Jefferson Barracks.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1826
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1998)
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.9K a year
Rooms near Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
The closest lodging is in St. Louis (99) and Fenton (11).
- 1Cahokia
- 2The Dome at America's Center
- 3Busch Stadium
- 4Gateway Arch
- 5Enterprise Center
- 6Mid America Adventure
- 7Monks Mound
- 8Energizer Park
St. Louis
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
278,144 people
10 mi north of Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 10 mi north | 15 min | 99 78 hotels · 5 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 278,144 | $198K | D− |
| Fenton | 9 mi west | 15 min | 11 11 hotels | 4,060 | $375K | — |
| Maryland Heights | 18 mi northwest | 25 min | 34 30 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,559 | $227K | C+ |
| Arnold | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 7 7 hotels | 20,994 | $220K | B− |
| Sunset Hills | 7 mi west | 10 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 9,075 | $524K | B− |
| Caseyville Township | 19 mi northeast | 30 min | 30 28 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 34,825 | $204K | — |
| Cahokia Heights | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 16,874 | $56K | — |
| Centreville Township | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 8 4 hotels · 3 motels · 1 RV park | 19,067 | $59K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Nearby, too
You can reach each of these within 21 miles.
Big draw116 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw211 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
310 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
410 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
510 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise Center
621 mi Theme parkMid America Adventure
717 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
810 mi Stadium & arenaEnergizer ParkPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mid America Adventure: Chris Hagerman from New Port Richey, FL, US, CC BY 2.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Energizer Park: Cornfield948, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Visiting Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery: the answers
What town is Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery near?
Mehlville, MO, about 1 miles west.
When is the best time to visit Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 68–81°.
What is the closest airport to Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery?
St. Louis Lambert (STL), about 18 miles away.
Where should I stay near Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery?
St. Louis (10 mi, 99 places to stay), Fenton (9 mi, 11 places to stay) and Maryland Heights (18 mi, 34 places to stay).
Mehlville has the answers
There are no tips yet, so start one in Mehlville’s Town Square.
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