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Plaque at St Louis Cemetery No. 1, the oldest still existing (extant) cemetery in New Orleans. The Historic Cemeteries of New Orleans, New Orleans, United States, are a group of forty-two cemeteries that are historically and culturally significant.
Despite these restrictions, there are still plenty of captivating cemeteries in New Orleans that you can visit without a guide. Journey with us as we explore the top five cemeteries in New Orleans that remain open to visitors and offer a glimpse into the city’s fascinating past.
11 Οκτ 2024 · This post lists ten reasons why you should visit St. Louis Cemetery #1, the oldest cemetery in New Orleans. We cover the famous people buried here, burial styles, and include tips for planning your visit.
St. Louis Cemetery No. I is the oldest cemetery in New Orleans. As such it contains the oldest examples of above-ground burial in the city. It was established by royal decree from Spain in 1789. Although some early burials took place underground, this practice was early replaced by above-ground burial in brick tombs.
28 Οκτ 2015 · On a natural ridge extending upriver from French Quarter is the oldest New Orleans cemetery, Lafayette No. 1. Covering a small city block, it’s a family graveyard in a residential neighborhood, the beautiful Garden District.
7 Φεβ 2013 · Opened in 1789, the Saint Louis Cemetery #1 is New Orleans’ oldest city of the dead. Despite its dryly numerical name, more than 600 fascinating tombs line maze-like narrow walkways,...
26 Φεβ 2024 · Established in 1789, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is the oldest cemetery in the city of New Orleans. by Karen Kingsley. Courtesy of The Historic New Orleans Collection. St. Louis Cemetery 1. Charles L. Franck Photographers (Photographer)
