St Louis Cemetery No 1

Saint Louis Cemetery Number 1 in New Orleans, one of the oldest cemeteries in the USA.

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This cemetery received the remains of many early Creoles who were buried above-ground in family tombs due to the shallow water table. Cemetery visitation is limited to relatives of the interred and approved tours, which can be arranged via Save Our Cemeteries and booked via that organization's website.

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