| Missouri Crematory | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Crematory |
| Town or city | Missouri |
| Country | U.S. |
The Missouri Crematory (also known as Hillcrest Abbey Crematory and Mausoleum, Missouri Crematory and Columbarium and Valhalla Hillcrest Abbey Crematory) was the sixth modern crematory built in the United States and holds the distinction of being the first crematory built west of the Mississippi River.[1][2] The crematory is located at 3211 Sublette Avenue in St. Louis, just across from the State Mental Hospital off of Arsenal Street. Now called "Valhalla's Hillcrest Abbey" it is owned by the Zell Family, who also own the Valhalla Chapel and Memorial Park on St. Charles Rock Road.
Notable interments
- Pvt William Giles Hills (1841–1912), American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient
- Edward C. Kehr (1837–1918), US Representative
- Carman A. Newcomb (1830–1902), US Representative
- Walter Scott (1943–1983), singer
- Paul Tietjens (1877–1943) composer
Gallery
The Missouri Crematory.
The Columbarium of the Missouri Crematory.
The interior of the Columbarium of the Missouri Crematory.
References
- ↑ "Photos: Inside the old Missouri Crematory at Valhalla's Hillcrest Abbey". STLtoday.com. October 25, 2019. Retrieved September 12, 2023.
- ↑ Conard, Howard Louis (1901). Encyclopedia of the History of Missouri: A Compendium of History and Biography for Ready Reference. Southern History Company. pp. 189–190.
External links
- Official website
- Missouri Crematory at Find a Grave
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Valhalla Cemetery
38°41′25″N 90°19′15″W / 38.6903068°N 90.3207594°W
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