{"id":13286,"date":"2019-05-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stcharlesinn.com\/?p=13286"},"modified":"2019-05-13T10:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-05-13T10:00:00","slug":"must-visit-cemeteries-nola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/topsuitesites3.com\/stcharlesinn.com\/must-visit-cemeteries-nola\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Visit Cemeteries In New Orleans"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a historic city such as New Orleans, it’s always fun to visit some cemeteries – especially if they might be haunted!<\/h3>\n

\"Must-Visit<\/p>\n

Saint Louis Cemetery #1<\/h2>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BxHgHghA1Jn\/<\/p>\n

This is the oldest of the Roman-Catholic cemeteries<\/a> in New Orleans, and as such, has some very notable graves on the grounds.\u00a0 Due to issues with vandalism, you now need to sign up for a tour to view the graves, rather than simply walking through, but it’s well worth it.\u00a0 See the memorial to Homer Plessy, plantiff in\u00a0Plessy v. Ferguson<\/em>, or the future tomb of Nicholas Cage, actor and owner of the giant pyramid mausoleum.\u00a0 However, probably the most notable resident is Marie Laveau, voodoo queen, who still haunts the city of New Orleans.<\/p>\n

Cypress Grove Cemetery<\/h2>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BwaBrKDAltY\/<\/p>\n

The Cypress Grove Cemetery<\/a> is the first cemetery that honored volunteer firefighters in New Orleans.\u00a0 Other inhabitants include political figures and children who died young.\u00a0 Created in 1840, it features Egyptian-inspired elements in the architecture and provides a stunning example of above-ground memorials.\u00a0 The age of the cemetery provides an interesting peek into how life has changed over the past century.<\/p>\n

Layfayette Cemetery #1<\/h2>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Bu4xzkhHI5I\/<\/p>\n

One of the spookier cemeteries on the list, Lafayette Cemetery is known not only for its famous inhabitants – including Judge Ferguson from\u00a0Plessy v. Ferguson<\/em>\u00a0and General Harry T. Hays – but also for its role in pop culture.\u00a0 The graveyard inspired numerous elements of Anne Rice’s books, Lestat’s tomb in the movie\u00a0Interview With A Vampire<\/em>, and has been the site of numerous music videos and movies.<\/p>\n

Hebrew Rest Cemetery<\/h2>\n

https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BOfKgRRAFUH\/<\/p>\n

Very few cemeteries in New Orleans feature in-ground graves due to flooding concerns, but Hebrew Rest<\/a> is located on one of the highest points in town specifically to fulfill the Jewish requirement of being interred in the earth.\u00a0 While Hebrew cemeteries tend to be simple affairs, in New Orleans, nothing is simple or plain.\u00a0 You’ll see beautiful tombstones, stunning statues, and more as you walk through.<\/p>\n

Charity Hospital Cemetery<\/h2>\n

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Charity Hospital Cemetery is a little different.\u00a0 You won’t find the graves of famous people here.\u00a0 Instead, everyone buried here was never identified or didn’t matter to society at large.\u00a0 Connected to a low-income hospital, the people located here are forgotten or too poor to afford burial in one of the “better” cemeteries.\u00a0 As cremation rose in popularity, burials at Charity Hospital Cemetery decreased – until Hurricane Katrina.\u00a0 Unclaimed victims of the storm have a memorial at the cemetery.\u00a0 It’s very moving to sit in the cemetery, thinking of how many people are ignored simply because they lack money or connections.<\/p>\n

Wander the cemeteries and explore some of New Orleans’ history, or if you want a guide, consider signing up for one of the ghost tours offered<\/a> in the area.<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In a historic city such as New Orleans, it’s always fun to visit some cemeteries – especially if they might be haunted! 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