Historic Cultural Landmark of the Saint Louis Black Community
Commemorating the 200th Birthday of Moses Dickson – April 5, 1824
120th Anniversary Year in 2023 – Dedicated August 29, 1903
Thank you for visiting our site to learn more about the Cemetery and how you can help with the continuing preservation efforts. Father Dickson Cemetery is rich in American history and was officially listed in the National Register of Historic Places on October 6, 2021.
As one of the first public cemeteries available to Black people in the St. Louis area, Father Dickson Cemetery was the site of 12,000 burials before it closed in the 1970’s. The Cemetery is the resting place of several acclaimed Black Americans who lived in St. Louis during the 19th Century. Perhaps the most notable include James Milton Turner, Moses Dickson and Susan Paul Vashon.
Without a perpetual care endowment, the cemetery fell victim to abuse and neglect. The Friends of Father Dickson Cemetery organized in the mid-1980’s to repair, restore and preserve the historic site. Their vision and action reclaimed the natural beauty of this local landmark, and prevented the loss of its historic value to the Community. Their ongoing efforts include preserving and maintaining the site for generations to come.
Financial contributions are greatly needed to fund lawn care for 2024. Father Dickson Cemetery relies 100% upon volunteers and community support. Community Workdays are held on the third Saturday each month, from April through November. This historic cemetery is a 501c(13) organization, with contributions for maintenance being fully tax deductible.
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