Historic Father Dickson Cemetery
Established in 1903
Father Dickson Cemetery is an African American historic burial ground. Interred are veterans from the Civil War, Spanish American War, WWI, WWII, and the Korean Conflict, as well as notable civil rights advocates, local, state and national leaders, families and friends.
The cemetery was the site of more than 12,000 burials before it closed in the 1970s. Friends of Father Dickson Cemetery is the non-profit partner committed to maintenance and preservation of this cemetery.
Erected 2014 by Webster Groves Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Civil Rights • Military. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.
Location. 38° 34.024′ N, 90° 23.11′ W. Marker is in Crestwood, Missouri, in St. Louis County. Marker is at the intersection of Sappington Road and Elmont Lane, on the right when traveling south on Sappington Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 835 Sappington Rd, Saint Louis MO 63126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rev. Sir Moses Dickson (within shouting distance of this marker); Father Dickson Cemetery
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