St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Bellefontaine Cemetery offers more than a look at St. Louis’ past

Coins line the bottom of a bust of explorer William Clark at his gravesite and memorial at Bellefontaine Cemetery and Arboretum in north St. Louis on Jan. 28, 2025. Did you know there is a destination ...
Fox2Now St. Louis

North St. Louis' Historic Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum recovering from storm damage

It could be a few weeks before a historic cemetery in North St. Louis re-opens for tours. The Bellefontaine Cemetery & Arboretum on West Florissant Avenue lost several trees after severe storms struck ...
St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Plots at Bellefontaine Cemetery hold stories of both famous and forgotten black St. Louisans

Those familiar with black history in St. Louis probably know about John Berry and Mary Meachum, educators and reformers who taught black students to read and write when such lessons were crimes. Some ...
The Telegraph

Weekend storms close historic St. Louis cemetery until further notice

After a weekend of rough weather, power restoration and cleanup efforts are underway throughout the St. Louis area, and that includes one of the city's most historic burial grounds. Bellefontaine ...
KSDK

Haunts of St. Louis bus tour explores 2 of the city's spookiest spots

ST. LOUIS — Historians and thrill seekers can take a ghostly trip through the Lou this October with the Haunts of St. Louis bus tour. The guided tour, hosted by the city of St. Peters' Cultural Arts ...