Archaeology at St. Peter Street Cemetery 2011
The second, in 2011, came when a local property owner contacted archaeologists prior to building a swimming pool on a property being renovated. As a result, at least 20 graves were identified, and the remains of 15 people were recovered. They were eventually reburied in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.
Of those 20 burials, and archaeologists recovered remains of at least 15 individuals. Many identified burials were left interred because they were not going to be disturbed by the planned development.
Excavations in an area of about 3 m by 6 m in 2011 identified no less than 20 burials, and archaeologists recovered remains of at least 15 individuals. Many identified burials were left interred because they were not going to be disturbed by the planned development.
