Home / Louisiana / Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

New Orleans, LA · Historic
HistoricLegendaryHistoric DistrictLimited access

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is a historic haunted site in New Orleans, LA. Official website: saveourcemeteries.org.

Homepage snapshot of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
LocationNew Orleans, LA
Limited public access: City cemetery; hours and open status vary with restoration—verify before visiting.

About

Garden District above-ground cemetery often featured in films and walking tours; check current city access notices before visiting.

History & lore

Established in the 1830s in what became the Garden District, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is a city-owned cemetery with distinctive above-ground tombs. It has appeared in popular culture and remains a frequent stop for Garden District walking tours when open. Access can change due to restoration and safety work—verify current status with city or Save Our Cemeteries resources before planning a visit.

Tags

Legendary, Historic District

Related

Sources

Page built 2026-09-20 16:35 UTC. Homepage JPEG: ApiFlash capture when available. NAP from directory ingest. No verbatim Google review text. Last verified: 2026-09-06.