Bellefontaine Cemetery

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For a different sort of look at history, travelers interested in westward expansion and in the country's past often pay their respects during a visit to Bellefontaine Cemetery, established in the 1840s. The cemetery is the final resting place for many pioneers who were striking out to explore the West, as well as other famous senators and statesmen of days past.

Some of the famous or significant individuals buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery include Henry Taylor Blow, Thomas Hart Benton, William Clark of Lewis and Clark, and Sterling Price. Fans of the offbeat Beatnik author William S. Burroughs also make pilgrimages to the cemetery ,as he is buried there, too.

Open daily during the daylight hours, visitors can find their way around Bellefontaine Cemetery or arrange for a guided tour focused on giving the history of both the cemetery, the city, and many of the famous names buried there.

Located slightly away from the city's center, a number of hotels are only a short drive away, including the Chase Park Plaza Hotel, the Hilton Garden Inn Green Mount, and the Carousel Motor Hotel.

For more information on Bellefontaine Cemetery: http://www.bellefontainecemetery.org/ or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellefontaine_and_Calvary_Cemeteries

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