Louisiana has some of the most beautiful historic cemeteries in the country, while some are more famous than others. In fact, people come from near and far to visit some of the unique cemeteries in our state. Now we have created a unique tour of Louisiana that will help you discover some of the most beautiful cemeteries you’ll find anywhere in the country.
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- Oakland Cemetery, 1000 Milam St., Shreveport
facebook.com/oaklandcemeteryshreveport This unique Shreveport cemetery became city property in 1847 and holds a unique record of the city through the past 150 years.
- Talbert – Pierson Cemetery, Talbert Cemetery Rd., Pitkin
facebook.com/CaliforniaYankee Truly, there are very few cemeteries in the U.S. that are anything like this one, where the unique grave house phenomenon has put it on the National Registry for Historic Places.
- Istre Cemetery, Swift Rd., Morse
facebook.com/CrowleyChamber/ Another one of the ‘grave house’ cemeteries, this one is found a little more deep in Cajun country but is no less charming and fascinating than the Talbert-Pierson cemetery.
- St. John’s Historic Cemetery, 718 Jackson St., Thibodaux
Tripadvisor.com / susanpshaffer This gorgeous cemetery nestled under some incredible oak trees will simply take your breath away.
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, 435 Basin St., New Orleans
Tripdadvisor.com / redheadedlass This beautiful and historic cemetery in New Orleans attracts visitors from around the country.
- Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, 1416 Washington St., New Orleans
Tripadvisor.com / Jennifer M. You’ll be charmed by this New Orleans cemetery found in the Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans.
- Port Hudson National Cemetery, 20978 Port Hickey Rd, Zachary
Tripadvisor.com / wbullseye This unique cemetery honors the sacrifice so many Americans made during the Civil War at this battlefield site.
- Grace Church Cemetery, 11621 Ferdinand St., Saint Francisville
Tripadvisor.com / JL Glenn This cemetery is known as one of the most haunted in Louisiana, as some say it was a hideout for confederate soldiers during the long civil war battle that took place here
How many of these amazing cemeteries have you already visited? Do you have a favorite? Are you ready to take this unique tour through our state? Let us know how it goes for you! We love to hear about your experiences.
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facebook.com/oaklandcemeteryshreveport
This unique Shreveport cemetery became city property in 1847 and holds a unique record of the city through the past 150 years.
facebook.com/CaliforniaYankee
Truly, there are very few cemeteries in the U.S. that are anything like this one, where the unique grave house phenomenon has put it on the National Registry for Historic Places.
facebook.com/CrowleyChamber/
Another one of the ‘grave house’ cemeteries, this one is found a little more deep in Cajun country but is no less charming and fascinating than the Talbert-Pierson cemetery.
Tripadvisor.com / susanpshaffer
This gorgeous cemetery nestled under some incredible oak trees will simply take your breath away.
Tripdadvisor.com / redheadedlass
This beautiful and historic cemetery in New Orleans attracts visitors from around the country.
Tripadvisor.com / Jennifer M.
You’ll be charmed by this New Orleans cemetery found in the Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans.
Tripadvisor.com / wbullseye
This unique cemetery honors the sacrifice so many Americans made during the Civil War at this battlefield site.
Tripadvisor.com / JL Glenn
This cemetery is known as one of the most haunted in Louisiana, as some say it was a hideout for confederate soldiers during the long civil war battle that took place here
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