French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Italian Mutual Benevolent Society Tomb

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 18, 2011

1. Italian Mutual Benevolent Society Tomb Marker

Inscription. This architectural masterpiece is the most notable of the many multi-vaulted society tombs in the cemetery. Designed by Pietro Gualdi it was fabricated in Italy and erected in 1857 at a cost of $40,000. Ownership was ceded to the cemetery in 1986 by Loggia Dante #174, F&M which had acquired ownership from Italian Society in 1949.

Restored by New Orleans Archdiocesan Cemeteries 1986-1987

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 29° 57.552′ N, 90° 4.296′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker can be reached from Basin Street south of St. Louis Street, on the right when traveling south. In cemetery on Conti Street side (western) 2 rows in from Conti Street wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Basin St, New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Homer Adolph Plessy (a few steps from this marker); Orleans Battalion of Artillery (a few steps from this marker); Bernard de Marigny (within shouting distance of this marker); Closures – Grillwork (within shouting distance of this marker); Marie Laveau (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Multiple Burials (within shouting distance of this marker); "Oven" Vaults (within shouting distance of this marker); Claiborne Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 18, 2011

2. Italian Mutual Benevolent Society Tomb

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2015. This page has been viewed 671 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 25, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.