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Bookmark or Share- Delving into the history of the Jefferson Barracks Military PostCreated in 1826, Jefferson Barracks is the oldest operational military installation in the region and was named after President Thomas Jefferson, who had died earlier that year. The historic site in south St. Louis County was strategically placed on a plateau that overlooks the Mississippi River.
- Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery - National Cemetery AdministrationJefferson Barracks, one of the National Cemetery Administrations oldest interment sites, has served as a burial place for soldiers from all wars. The original military post was built south of St. Louis, MO, on the banks of the Mississippi River to replace Fort Bellefontaine.
- Jefferson Barracks State Historic Site - American Battlefield Trust345 North Drive. St. Louis, MO 63125. United States. Get Directions. Website. http://www.stlouisco.com/ParksandRecreation/ParkPages/JeffersonBarracks. In 1861, troops from Jefferson Barracks, led by Nathaniel Lyon, participated in the "Camp Jackson Affair," which saved the St. Louis Arsenal from prosecessionist state forces.
- Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery - WikipediaJefferson Barracks National Cemetery is an American military cemetery located in St. Louis County, Missouri, just on the banks of the Mississippi River. The cemetery was established after the American Civil War in an attempt to put together a formal network of military cemeteries.
- St. Louis VA Medical Center-Jefferson BarracksSt. Louis VA Medical Center-Jefferson Barracks. Our campus provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health care, substance abuse treatment, treatment for spinal cord injury, extended care and rehabilitation, recreation therapy, and more. Below, you’ll find our address and hours, parking and transportation ...
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