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Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

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Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

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"The wide swath of homes that are considered part of Uptown in New Orleans holds some of the most opulent and unique architecture in the city, and the homes in the Garden District are quintessential examples of both. However, within this 19-block stretch—running St. Charles Avenue to Magazine Street and Jackson Avenue to Toledano Street—more than a few of these hundred-year-old houses have plaques displayed that detail the building’s long lives. Think of it as a living, breathing museum of both architecture and history for you to explore." - neworleans.com. neworleans.com/things-to-do/architecture/historic-garden-district-homes, viewed Maerrch 25, 2023.

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    June 1, 2025

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    Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is located in New Orleans' Garden District and was established in 1833. On a single block, there are approximately 1,100 family plots, many of which have been used for generations. The cemetery is known for its dense development, clearly structured pathways, and some of the elaborately designed gravesites. The site has been used as a filming location several times: scenes for Interview with the Vampire, Double Jeopardy, The Originals, and Dracula 2000, among others, were shot here.
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    November 20, 2018

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    In the charming Garden District, oak-shaded streets are lined with a diverse mix of homes, from single-story cottages to the grand historic mansions and lavish gardens of St. Charles Avenue. Take the St Charles Streetcar so that you can view the houses and just get off when you want to take a closer look.

    November 20, 2018

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    Historic 19th-century cemetery with above-ground tombs & statuary characteristic of the area.
    Address: 1416-1498 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA.

    I visited in October 2018, and it was very warm, so make sure you have water. There was a guy selling small bottles for one dollar so not bad, and it was cool. The Cemetery is large and well worth a visit.
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    Explore New Orleans on this 6.3-mile urban walk through the historic Garden District, Lafayette Park, and along the Mississippi River past t

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    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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