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

Lafayette No. 2

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 28, 2020

1. Lafayette No. 2 Marker

Inscription.
It is believed that this site started informally as a burial ground in 1850. In 1858, the City of Lafayette, before being annexed by New Orleans, constructed 120 tombs within. In 1865 a survey and plan were drawn up of the cemetery and the avenues and pathways designated. Society tombs found in this cemetery include the Butcher's Association (1868) and the French Society of Jefferson (1872).

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

Location. 29° 56.124′ N, 90° 5.368′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Central City. It is on Washington Avenue south of Loyola Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2110 Washington Avenue, New Orleans LA 70115, 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

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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: Oliver Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); The New Zion Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Christ Church Cathedral (approx. 0.4 miles away); Morris-Downman House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Ory Residence (approx. 0.4 miles away); Van Benthuysen-Elms Mansion (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mayor Isaac W. Patton House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Garden District (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. Mounted on the left cemetery main gate column on Washington Avenue.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler

2. Lafayette No. 2 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 1, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.