It is located southwest of the kansas city sports complex. Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the union cemetery, winfield, cowley, kansas, united states billiongraves cemetery and images. Kansas citys oldest public cemetery, union cemetery, honored. Union cemetery kc parks and rec kansas city parks and. Please be respectful of the site and keep in mind that it closes at sunset. History union cemetery historical society of kansas city, missouri. No names of persons buried are included in the report. Union cemetery 227 e 28th ter kansas city mo 64108. When union cemetery was dedicated, it was thought that the 49 acres would accommodate all the deceased in westport and kansas city for all time. The union cemetery historical society uchs was organized in 1984 under the guidance of the kansas city, missouri parks and recreation department. I bought this book after id taken a tour of the union cemetery in redwood city.
Founded in 1857, union cemetery is the oldest public cemetery in kansas city, mo, and is the final resting place of over 55,000 souls. One of kansas city s hidden gems, union cemetery is the resting place of many of kansas city s founders. The cemetery provides information about their funeral and burial policies, burial records, plot records, and other kansas cemetery records. The resting place for some of the city s founding giants is now listed on the national register of historic places. Union cemetery 227 e 28th ter kansas city, mo funeral. Kevin fewell, president of the the union cemetery historical society.
Visit traveling national exhibits, 3d movies on the extreme screen, or explore our world in science city, or enjoy a cup of coffee or a special meal in this beautiful, historic building. Established in 1857, union cemetery is the oldest public cemetery in kansas city. Tue, november 11, 2014 established in 1857, union cemetery is the oldest public cemetery in kansas city. Lessons for the future from the garden of time, will be held. Winfield lies just to the northeast of the union cemetery. With the union prevailing, the city remained divided. Union cemetery historical society of kansas city, missouri. In 1911, the union cemetery of kansas city closed their potters field.
May 14, 2017 many of kansas citys pioneers rest in union cemetery, where, on the third fridays of warmweather months, food trucks squeeze in between the headstones. An infrared walk through the historic union cemetery in kansas city, mo. Jul 21, 2016 the resting place for some of the citys founding giants is now listed on the national register of historic places. He was buried in union cemetery, kansas city, missouri on february 26, 1900. Kansas citys historic union cemetery posted on april 5, 2015 by leland meitzler 1 comment v a few weeks ago i received a copy of kansas citys historic union cemetery, by judith king and bruce mathews. Jan 01, 2014 kansas citys historic union cemetery hardcover january 1, 2014 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Not only is the book informative, but also very attractive.
Of the original 14 national cemeteries, fort leavenworth national cemetery was the largest and contained 36. Cemeteries in kansas, 1906 kansas historical society. The new cemetery was located between westport and the town of kansas and was to be used by both towns, becoming a union between the two. In addition, persons known to have been buried in union cemetery with headstones missing or graves unmarked are listed on page ix of the appendix. Union cemetery 227 e 28th terrace, kansas city, mo dona boley and the penn valley park conservancy are presenting an art union cemetery event. Daylight union army soldiers monument and civil war burial ground. Founded in 1857, union cemetery is the oldest public cemetery in kansas city.
These people, and their counterparts who rest in other burial grounds in greater kansas city, are the individuals who gave us the kansas city spirit. Lessons for the future from the garden of time, will be held from 1. I wish there had been a way for the author of the book to feature the most interesting stories in some way that drew the readers attention to them. Kansas city attractions grave sites and cemeteries. It has quite a reputation for being haunted and is home to the infamous white lady. Pages in category burials at union cemetery, kansas city, missouri the following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total. Sep 24, 2016 the story behind this haunted cemetery in connecticut is truly creepy.
Lessons for the future from the garden of time present poignant recollections of. The era leading up to the civil war was a tense and bloody time in kansas city, as missouri was a slave state and kansas a free state. Nov 07, 2019 mary jane pitts mary jane pitts, 78, lawson, mo. Kansas city lies just to the southwest of the woodlawn cemetery. Get the billiongraves app now and help collect images for this cemetery.
To reach take the main highway north out of osage city for about a mile. It was suggested by pierre porter that union cemetery, which had been given to the city by a private owner, be maintained by the city in cooperation with the native sons. Union station kansas city museum, exhibits, science city. Union cemetery is one of the most evil places in connecticut. Betty peterson 19182006 a songwriter born in spurgeon, mo. Records images cemetery page showing maps, records, and images of headstones in the union cemetery, benton, butler, kansas, united states billiongraves cemetery and images. Union cemetery historical society, east kansas city, mo.
Union cemetery contains about 55,000 graves dating from 1857 to the mid1980s. Kansas citys historic union cemetery kansas city public library. Union cemetery association records, k0385 state historical. It serves as the final resting place for some of the areas early pioneers, civic leaders and veterans. Kansas city s historic union cemetery hardcover january 1, 2014 see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The battle of westportone of bloodiest battles west of the mississippitook place in what today is loose park and forest hill cemetery. A cholera outbreak in 1849 lead to a crisis as city leaders searched for a suitable place to create a new cemetery, and decided on the land now known as union cemetery as it. Many notable local figures are interred in union cemetery, including george caleb bingham, a 19thcentury painter, and alexander majors, who helped establish the pony express. Kansas citys historic union cemetery genealogyblog. Little did city leaders suspect that westport and kansas city would become one community and that union cemetery would lie in the midst of a busy metropolitan area. Union cemetery, benton, butler, kansas, united states. This is a simple utility to keep track of, and optionally map out, your cemetery records. Elmwood cemetery, established in kansas city, mo in 1872, occupies 43 acres in an idyllic setting, and is on the national register of. Most of the cemeteries we have worked with have nothing more than a very old thick book that they continue to write new entries into.
Kansas city s oldest cemetery is the last resting place for many civil war soldiers and is where many of kansas city s founders are buried. Benjamin singleton died on february 17, 1900, in kansas city, missouri. The cemetery contains the whos who remains of many of kansas city s founders and is reported to be haunted. Only 8 percent of the graves at union cemetery are marked per the union cemetery historical society august 2014. New union hill lofts open to ravenous leasing demand. Its original purpose was to collect data about historic union cemetery and to gather biographical information about the people buried here. Historic kansas city urban explorers union cemetery. Today, the cemetery is located within downtown kansas city. The kansas city union cemetery, located in kansas, mo, is a burial ground that offers funeral and burial services. Contributors to new book on historic union cemetery join veterans. Jun 14, 2016 union cemetery was founded in 1857 as a result of a dramatic increase in the populations of the towns of kansas now kansas city and westport now a midtown neighborhood. A reception for the authors of a new book, kansas city s historic union cemetery.
Contribute, create and discover gravesites from all over the world. At least forty artists will be within the cemetery producing works of art, while several of us will be stationed at strategic points of interest within the cemetery. Select hotels near union cemetery near kansas city, mo to view detailed information about the selected hotel and property ammenities. Kansas citys historic union cemetery kansas city public. New union hill lofts open to ravenous leasing demand kansas.
He became notable for drawing celebrity caricatures in large group shots. For ferguson, the location on third fridays of the month is union cemetery, where many of kansas citys pioneers rest. Nov 11, 2014 a reception for the authors of a new book, kansas citys historic union cemetery. Benjamin singleton married and was the father of several children. Doniphan county, kansas state atlas 1887 union t4sr19e, doniphan county 1973. Union cemetery is currently made up of 27 acres of land at 227 e. It is a place filled with rich history and stories of politicians, artists, entrepreneurs, war heroes, and everyday people making a difference within a changing society. Union hill celebrates neighborhood past and present with. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions. Union cemetery swedish cemetery osage city, osage county, kansas. Explore this cemetery for graves, information and tombstones for names in union cemetery in kansas, a find a grave cemetery.
Mary pitts obituary kansas city, mo kansas city star. Because of that, many of the stories of the pioneers in this book were familiar to me. The uchs is dedicated to protecting and preserving union cemetery and its records for future generations. Judy king and bruce mathews along with other civicminded contributors to their book, kansas citys historic union cemetery. Union cemetery is the oldest cemetery in kansas city. Union cemetery became our fi rst major restoration project. If anything were to happen to that book all the records would be lost forever. Nor do we have any contact information for the union cemetery. Rufus is buried in forest hill cemetery in kansas city, mo. Kansas city union cemetery kansas, mo address, phone, fax. Union cemetery contains about 55,000 graves dating from 1857 to. When union cemetery was dedicated, it was thought that the 49 acres would accommodate all the deceased in westport and kansas city for all times. Whether youve seen the ghostly figure our not, all can agree that the stories of this place are pretty creepy.
Northerners preferred to live on the west side of main street on streets. Historic kansas city kansas city historic kansas city. We are using the following gps coordinates latitude and longitude for the woodlawn cemetery. Union cemetery, winfield, cowley, kansas, united states. Union cemetery is located at 1 stepney road, easton, connecticut 06612. Union cemetery, kansas citys oldest extant cemetery, fills 27 rolling acres. The battle of westport one of bloodiest battles west of the mississippitook place in what today is loose park and forest hill cemetery. Perhaps nowhere in the kansas city community does the kansas city story unfold more poignantly than in the life stories of the people buried in historic elmwood cemetery. There will be a book launch for kansas citys historic union. New search of cemeteries in kansas, 1906 kansas place names index main page. Buried there are early pioneers, veterans, and others who have left lasting and unique legacies. Kansas citys oldest public cemetery, union cemetery.
Names here reflect many of the streets and parks in kansas city. List of cemeteries published in the transactions of the kansas state horticultural society, vol. In 1889, the town of kansas changed its name to kansas city, and annexed westport in 1897. Funeral services were at the onaga first baptist church with burial in the onaga cemetery. Walking the historic and haunted union cemetery in kansas. She was born april 01, 1841, and died september 30, 1879 in kansas city, mo. Union cemetery in kansas city, mo is the city s oldest public cemetery. Mccoy knew a little about commerce and the importance of location, location, location in earning a buck.
Nov 04, 2014 union cemetery in kansas city, mo is the citys oldest public cemetery. Kansas city union cemetery kansas, mo address, phone. Lorraine kaufman obituary moundridge, ks the kansan. He married mary west december 09, 1863 in kansas city, mo.
The roughly rectangular cemetery is bordered by east 27th street on the north, warwick trafficway on the west, east 30th street on the south and mcgee trafficway and oak street on the east in the union hill neighborhood. In the years following the civil war, the bodies of union soldiers from st. His work was frequently published in vanity fair and puck magazine. Believe it or not, this haunted locale still isnt the most evil place in the state. The celebrities buried in kansas city cemeteries kcur 89. The union cemetery sits on 27 acres of land, minutes from crown center and downtown. Union cemetery in kansas city is listed on historic register. Contributors to new book on historic union cemetery join. Buy a cheap copy of kansas city s historic union cemetery book.
Nate worked for the union pacific for twentyseven years, retiring january 1, 1969. Lessons for the future from the garden of time take an appreciative look at this important corner of local history on tuesday, november 11, 2014, at 6. Listed on the national register of historic places, the land was originally claimed and plotted out to be the cemetery for both the town of westport and the town of kansas now kansas city. History union cemetery historical society of kansas city. Its original mission was to collect data about historic union cemetery and to gather data about the people buried there. Bibliography cite the books, articles, and other sources used in. Lessons for the future from the garden of time, a book. As a result of those efforts, the society published tombstone inscriptions in 1986. In may 1911, the new potters field opened at the municipal farms and was known as leeds cemetery. Union cemetery in kansas city, missouri find a grave. Union cemetery, kansas city s oldest extant cemetery, fills 27 rolling acres in midtown kansas city, jackson county, missouri. Since our focus is on geography, we dont have any burial or interment information. The 100 year old union station is a hub of culture, education, and entertainment.
We are using the following gps coordinates latitude and longitude for the union cemetery. The records of union cemetery association contain minutes. It is bordered on the west by eastern avenue, on the north by the police helicopter pad, on the east by round grove creek and on. Union hill celebrates neighborhood past and present with reception.
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