Calvary Cemetery, established in 1857, is one of St. Louis' largest cemeteries. The graves of many noteworthy St. Louisans, including Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman; Dred Scott, the slave who gained a place in American history when he sued for his freedom, and playwright Tennessee Williams, are here. The cemetery also contains many architecturally significant tombs and memorials.
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Bellefontaine Cemetery, established after the cholera epidemic of 1849, is home to a number of historic and architecturally significant mausoleums and monuments. Notable graves include explorer William Clark, beer magnate Adolphus Busch, inventor and engineer James Eads, and poet Sara Teasdale.
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