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

Marie Laveau

Photographed by R. E. Smith, March 1, 2008

1. Marie Laveau Marker

Inscription. This Greek revival tomb is reputed burial place of this notorious "Voodoo Queen". A mystic cult, Voodooism, of African origin, was brought to this city from Santo Domingo and flourished in 19th century. Marie Laveau was the most widely known of many practitioners of the cult.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Religion & Religious Structures • Women.

Location. 29° 57.545′ N, 90° 4.277′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It can be reached from Basin Street. Marker is in St. Louis Cemetery Number One. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Christophe Duminy de Glapion (here, next to this marker); Ernest Nathan "Dutch" Morial (here, next to this marker); Pierre (Pedro) Voisin (a few steps from this marker); "Oven" Vaults (a few steps from this marker); St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Francois de Verges (within shouting distance of this marker); Multiple Burials (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Barthélémy Lafon (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Also see . . .
1. French Creoles - Marie Laveau with music. (Submitted on October 29, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. Marie Laveau. (Submitted on November 20, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
3. Louisiana Voodoo. (Submitted on November 20, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

Additional keywords. Creole, Saint Domingue

Photographed by R. E. Smith, March 1, 2008

2. Marie Laveau Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,425 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on November 20, 2008, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 28, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.