From Presidents to Athletes These 15 Icons are Buried in Missouri
Once considered legends in their life now call Missouri home as their final resting place.
I had no idea when I started this research that so many American icons are laid to rest in Missouri. From presidents to athletes and war heroes, there are hundreds buried in Missouri, but these 15 stood out the most to me.
15 Famous People Buried in Missouri
From St. Louis baseball legends to presidents to actors and war heroes, Missouri has some big names buried in the state.
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Hannibal even has local legends buried in cemeteries throughout the town. Including Samuel Clemens' (Mark Twain) parents John and Jane Clemens both buried in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
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Samuel Cross who was a prominent early settler and businessman in Hannibal, and Warren G. Wood who was an inventor and entrepreneur is also buried in Hannibal.
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