Navarre in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Holt Cemetery
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 28, 2020
1. Holt Cemetery Marker
Originally a cemetery for the city's indigent population, Holt Cemetery was first mentioned in city records in 1879, most likely named for Joseph Holt, a physician from Charity Hospital. The original 400' by 600' plot was increased in 1909 with an additional plot on St. Louis Street. Holt is divergent from other cemeteries in the New Orleans area in that burials are entirely underground. The cemetery contains a large number of war veterans. Also, Buddy Bolden, the "King of Jazz" is buried in an unmarked grave.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.
Location. 29° 59.063′ N, 90° 6.315′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Navarre. It is on Buddy Bolden Place west of City Park Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 635 City Park Avenue, New Orleans LA 70119, 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: A different marker also named Holt Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Holt Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Site Of Higgins' Industries at Delgado Trade School
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More about this marker. Mounted on the right cemetery gate pillar when entering.
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 28, 2020
2. Holt Cemetery Marker
Photographed by Marc Posner, October 4, 2017
3. Buddy Bolden Memorial
Photographed by Marc Posner, October 4, 2017
4. Holt Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 3, 4. submitted on April 23, 2024, by Marc Posner of Somerville, Massachusetts.
