Gov. Daniel Dunklin's Grave State Historic Site, State historic site in Herculaneum, United States
The memorial park sits on a limestone-walled cemetery area of 1.37 acres, featuring the grave of Daniel Dunklin overlooking the Mississippi River.
Daniel Dunklin, who served as Missouri's fifth governor from 1832 to 1836, established the state's public education system during his administration.
The site preserves the legacy of Missouri's leadership through interpretive signs that detail the governor's contributions to state development.
The historic site operates under the management of Mastodon State Historic Site and remains accessible to visitors throughout the year.
The cemetery's position on a bluff provides visitors with extended views across the Mississippi River while exploring Missouri's governmental history.
Location: Missouri
GPS coordinates: 38.28110,-90.37780
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:56
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