Love and Charity Cemetery
Established by the Love and Charity Benevolent Society in 1837, by a group of African-American men and women, for religious, benevolent and literary purposes. The organization was chartered on June 13, 1903. The present site was purchased on September 8, 1897, from Hanson City Land Company, Ltd.
A resolution adopted by the Kenner City Council on March 21, 1996, officially recognized the St. Rosalie, Love & Charity, and Belle Grove Cemeteries as historical landmarks. Many original Kenner settlers and prominent citizens have been interred in these cemeteries. Thus, these cemeteries have been preserved, in part, with community development block grant funds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 29° 58.653′ N, 90° 15.553′ W. Marker is in Kenner, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is on Decatur Street near Alton Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kenner LA 70062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Belle Grove Cemetery (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Rosalie Cemetery (about 600 feet away); Jefferson Parish (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kenner High School (approx. 0.4 miles away);
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