There is now a sign at Smith Chapel Cemetery on Hwy W, in Foristell, MO. On Saturday May 24th, members of the community joined Cemetery Restoration professional Jerry Prouhet at the historic Smith Chapel Cemetery on Hwy W in Foristell, Missouri. There are three freedom seekers – Benjamin Oglesby, Smith Ball and Martin Boyd; twoContinue reading “May 24, 2025”
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History of the Cemetery
Established in 1871, Smith Chapel Cemetery is an African American burying ground established by nine formerly enslaved individuals in St. Charles County Missouri. At least three men were freedom seekers, and members of the Smith Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church associated with this graveyard. The cemetery is final resting place for Smith Ball (1833-1912), BenjaminContinue reading “History of the Cemetery”
National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Grant Recipient
Smith Chapel Cemetery is happy to announce that they are among the 20 awardees for a Grant….https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/national-park-service-distributes-$500-000-in-grants-to-underground-railroad-sites-and-projects.htm
Douglass School
In 1871, when the Trustees established the Smith Chapel AME Church, they also established the Douglass Schoolhouse for their children. The Schoolhouse has been removed to Oglesby Park, and is now part of the St. Charles County Parks in Wentzville, Missouri.
National Underground Railroad
Smith Chapel Cemetery located in Foristell, in St. Charles County is one of four new listings in Missouri on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom…
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