People flock to New Orleans to tour our gorgeous cemeteries because there are truly no other cemeteries like those in NOLA. New Orleans is known for its gorgeous cemeteries throughout the country because of the unique raised tombs. And there are some truly gorgeous historic tombs, as well as some interesting individuals that can be found there. Here are some of the most special cemeteries in New Orleans.
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, 3421 Esplanade Ave.
google.com/maps/ This cemetery opened in 1854 and has some of the most decorated tombs in the city. The marble statues that adorn the tombs here include the graves of photographer E. J. Bellocq and the painter Ralston Crawford. There is also a Greek Orthodox area at this cemetery.
- St. Patrick’s Cemetery No. 1, 143 City Park Ave.
findagrave.com This old Irish cemetery has both raised tombs and in-ground tombs, displaying the transition Irish people made in New Orleans society, as above-ground tombs were a mark of the higher class.
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 2, 720 St. Louis Street
Flickr.com / mertxe iturrioz This cemetery was opened in 1823 and is home to many famous musicians including Ernie K. Doe and Danny Barker. The famous nun Henriette DeLille can be found here.
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, Basin @ St. Louis Street
Flickr.com / Terence Faircloth
Flickr.com / mgbutterfly This is the oldest of the St. Louis cemeteries, and the oldest Roman Catholic cemetery in the city. It opened in 1789 and many visitors take tours here every day. A large number of famous individuals can be found here, including the VooDoo priestess Marie Laveau. Her grave has many superstitions surrounding it. There are many other gorgeous tombs to be found here.
- Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, 1400 Washington Ave.
Flickr.com / Wally G
Flickr.com / Kent Kanouse This cemetery was opened in 1833 and is home to many remarkable New Orleanians. In 1972 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places and eventually added to the World Monuments Watch list in 1996 after falling in disrepair. Many individuals are still working to preserve the amazing history that can be found here.
- St. Roch Cemetery, 1725 St. Roch Street
Flickr.com / jodi0327 This cemetery in the St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans has a rich history dating back to 1867. St. Roch was called upon during the yellow fever epidemic of the time. A chapel can be found on the cemetery grounds.
- Cypress Grove Cemetery, 120 City Park Ave.
Flickr.com / Eldon Baldwin
Flickr.com / Michael Homan This Cemetery was built in 1838 to honor the lives of firemen and their families. There are a number of notable New Orleanians found here. The inscription at the gate reads, “Here to their bosom mother earth, take back in peace what thou has given, and, all that is of heavenly birth, God in peace recall to heaven.”
- Metairie Cemetery, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd.
Flickr.com / Loco Steve
Founded in 1838, this is one of the largest and most elaborate cemeteries in New Orleans. There are some truly remarkable marble statues and tombs to be found here–definitely worth a visit.
These cemeteries in New Orleans are some of the most amazing sites throughout the city. Have you ever visited these New Orleans cemeteries? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! We love to hear your feedback.
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This cemetery opened in 1854 and has some of the most decorated tombs in the city. The marble statues that adorn the tombs here include the graves of photographer E. J. Bellocq and the painter Ralston Crawford. There is also a Greek Orthodox area at this cemetery.
findagrave.com
This old Irish cemetery has both raised tombs and in-ground tombs, displaying the transition Irish people made in New Orleans society, as above-ground tombs were a mark of the higher class.
Flickr.com / mertxe iturrioz
This cemetery was opened in 1823 and is home to many famous musicians including Ernie K. Doe and Danny Barker. The famous nun Henriette DeLille can be found here.
Flickr.com / Terence Faircloth
Flickr.com / mgbutterfly
This is the oldest of the St. Louis cemeteries, and the oldest Roman Catholic cemetery in the city. It opened in 1789 and many visitors take tours here every day. A large number of famous individuals can be found here, including the VooDoo priestess Marie Laveau. Her grave has many superstitions surrounding it. There are many other gorgeous tombs to be found here.
Flickr.com / Wally G
Flickr.com / Kent Kanouse
This cemetery was opened in 1833 and is home to many remarkable New Orleanians. In 1972 it was added to the National Register of Historic Places and eventually added to the World Monuments Watch list in 1996 after falling in disrepair. Many individuals are still working to preserve the amazing history that can be found here.
Flickr.com / jodi0327
This cemetery in the St. Roch neighborhood of New Orleans has a rich history dating back to 1867. St. Roch was called upon during the yellow fever epidemic of the time. A chapel can be found on the cemetery grounds.
Flickr.com / Eldon Baldwin
Flickr.com / Michael Homan
This Cemetery was built in 1838 to honor the lives of firemen and their families. There are a number of notable New Orleanians found here. The inscription at the gate reads, “Here to their bosom mother earth, take back in peace what thou has given, and, all that is of heavenly birth, God in peace recall to heaven.”
Flickr.com / Loco Steve
Founded in 1838, this is one of the largest and most elaborate cemeteries in New Orleans. There are some truly remarkable marble statues and tombs to be found here–definitely worth a visit.
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