East Carrollton in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Carrollton No. 2

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 28, 2020

1. Carrollton No. 2 Marker

Inscription.
Also known as St. Mary's, Carrollton No. 2 was established about 1893. It once belonged to the Archdiocese of New Orleans, but was acquired by the City of New Orleans in 1921. The modest tombs and copings reflect the German heritage of many early Carrollton residents and are visually connected to the neighborhood. There is a small in-ground section of the cemetery that was reserved for indigent burials.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites.

Location. 29° 56.945′ N, 90° 7.224′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in East Carrollton. It is at the intersection of Cohn Street and Hillary Street, on the left when traveling east on Cohn Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1900 Hillary Street, New Orleans LA 70118, 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

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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: Carrollton No. 1 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Tulane Stadium (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carrollton Neighborhood (approx. half a mile away); Walgreens 6,000th Store (approx. half a mile away); H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College (approx. half a mile away); Newcomb Pottery Garden (approx. half a mile away); Mater Dolorosa Church (approx. half a mile away); National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. Cohn Street is one was east at this location.
Marker is mounted on the right gate post at main Hillary Street entrance.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 28, 2020

2. Carrollton No. 2 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 672 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 29, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.