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

The New Orleans Musicians Tomb

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024

1. The New Orleans Musicians Tomb Marker

Inscription. This historic tomb which since the 19th century had interred the Sacred Union Society and the Barbarin Family now also acts as the New Orleans Musicians Tomb. The first burial was that of Lloyd Washington from the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. The idea to provide free burial to musicians was conceived by Anna Ross Twichell. Burial space was donated by the Barbarin Family and the tomb was restored by Friends of New Orleans Cemeteries. The iron cross was forged and the blue note was cast by glass artist Mitchell Gaudet.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Entertainment. A significant historical date for this entry is October 23, 2004.

Location. 29° 57.589′ N, 90° 4.287′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Iberville. It is on Saint Louis Street south of Treme Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1402 St Louis St, New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

It is also

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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: Curtis John Arceneaux (here, next to this marker); Barbarin Family Tomb (here, next to this marker); Lloyd Washington (here, next to this marker); Billy Diamond (here, next to this marker); Bernard "Bunchy" Johnson (here, next to this marker); Ignace de Lino Chalmette (within shouting distance of this marker); Claiborne Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker); Protestant Section (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024

2. The New Orleans Musicians Tomb Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 346 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.