Missouri’s 15 Most Famous Graves You Can Visit Today

This may sound weird, but one of the most relaxing things I do is walk through cemeteries. I know it’s unusual, but it can be peaceful, beautiful, and surprisingly calming. There are some famous graves in Missouri that you can visit, and you should, if you get the chance.

Missouri’s Most Iconic Graves and Where to Find Them

When you think of celebrities, politicians, musicians, and other famous people, Missouri probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But the Show-Me State is packed with well-known figures, both past and present, some of whom still call Missouri home.

For those who are no longer with us, their legacy lives on. You can even pay your respects to many of these famous individuals at their final resting places across Missouri.

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Locally in Hannibal, there are several well-known individuals buried right here in America’s Hometown. Joe “Indian Joe” Douglass rests in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Arthur Forrest, a Medal of Honor recipient, is buried in Grand View Burial Park. And Thomas J. Higgins Sr., another American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient, is laid to rest in Saint Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

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So if you're like me and enjoy walking through cemeteries, take a moment to see who you can find who’s famous in your town or city. You never know who you’ll come across, and you might even learn something new about what they did to make a lasting impact on your community.