Quinette Cemetery is a historic landmark and African-American burial ground located in Kirkwood, Missouri, a suburb of the city of St. Louis. The Quinette Cemetery was established in 1866, originally associated with the Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Kirkwood. In 2002, the cemetery was deeded to the city of Kirkwood. The cemetery is roughl…
Quinette Cemetery is a historic landmark and African-American burial ground located in Kirkwood, Missouri, a suburb of the city of St. Louis. The Quinette Cemetery was established in 1866, originally associated with the Olive Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Kirkwood. In 2002, the cemetery was deeded to the city of Kirkwood. The cemetery is roughly 2.7 acres in size and has 25 marked graves, it is believed that some 150 to 200 people are buried here. The earliest known grave dates back to 1853.
Established: 1866
Location: 12188 Old Big Bend Road · Kirkwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, U.S.
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