Historic Cemeteries in Louisiana
There are 7 historic cemeteries in Louisiana in our directory. Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Historic Cemeteries in Louisiana
- Saint Louis Cemetery Number One425 Basin Street · New Orleans, LA · est. 1789Cemetery
- Magnolia Cemetery422 North 19th Street · Baton Rouge, LACemetery
- Saint Louis Cemetery Number 2New Orleans, LA · est. 1823Cemetery
- Baton Rouge National CemeteryBaton Rouge, LANational cemetery
- Saint Peter's CemeteryNew Iberia, LA · est. 1838Catholic cemetery
- Lafayette Cemetery Number 1New Orleans, LACemetery
- Talbert - Pierson CemeteryDeRidder, LACemetery
Historic Cemeteries by city in Louisiana
Other cemetery types in Louisiana
Frequently asked questions
What is a historic cemetery?
Historic cemeteries are burial grounds with a recorded heritage designation, a historic tag in the source data, or an establishment year before 1900.
How many historic cemeteries are in Louisiana?
We list 7 historic cemeteries in Louisiana. Listed when the source records a historic or heritage designation, or an establishment year before 1900.
Why might a historic cemetery be missing from this list?
We only list a cemetery here when the source data or official name confirms it. If you know a cemetery that belongs on this page, open its listing and use "Suggest a correction", or add it through our submission form.
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- What Happens When a Cemetery Is Full?Closed and inactive cemeteries, who maintains them, and what it means for families with existing plots.
- What Does a Headstone Cost?Flat markers, upright headstones and monuments, materials, engraving, installation fees and the cemetery's foundation charge.