New Mount Sinai Cemetery, cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri
New Mount Sinai Cemetery is a large burial ground in St. Louis covering about 75 acres with various types of graves and structures. The grounds are crossed by maintained paths, shaded by trees, and include a small chapel built in 1905, a house of comfort from 1916, and numerous mausoleums in different architectural styles.
The site began in the 1850s when two Jewish groups purchased burial land in St. Louis and merged in 1852 to form the B'nai El congregation. The cemetery expanded when B'nai El and Shaare Emeth joined in 1869 to acquire additional property, and in 1872 remains from an older cemetery were relocated here to consolidate the community's burial grounds.
The name Mount Sinai references the sacred mountain in Jewish tradition, reflecting the spiritual importance of this place. Graves are organized by community and family groups, with special sections honoring veterans and religious leaders that show how remembrance and respect shape the landscape.
Visitors can explore the grounds on foot or by car using a self-guided tour with 43 stops, with maps and narratives available at the cemetery office. Guided group tours are available for groups of 15 or more, and the wide, well-maintained paths make walking easy for people of all abilities.
A large mausoleum features stained glass windows created by renowned artists depicting symbols meaningful to the community. A Japanese garden added in 1992 provides a peaceful space dedicated to remembering those who served in the military.
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