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Old Lorimier Cemetery

Cape Girardeau, Missouri • Cape Girardeau County

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About This Property

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Old Lorimier Cemetery in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, is a historic burial ground established by prominent fur trader and settler Louis Lorimier. It serves as the final resting place for early residents and figures instrumental in the region's development.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Site
Acreage
5
Listed Date
9/28/2005
Other Names
Lorimier Cemetery

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Exploration/Settlement; Art
Periods of Significance
1800 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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