Natchitoches in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Steel Magnolias
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 4, 2024
1. Steel Magnolias Marker
It was on this location that the movie Steel Magnolias filmed Shelby's (Julia Roberts) funeral. It was this scene that prompted the phrase "laughter through the tears" which was used to describe the movie. Sally Field, Dolly Parton, Olympia Dukakis, Shirley MacLaine and Daryl Hannah were all in this scene.
In August 1988, the American Cemetery Association offered the use of the cemetery to Tri Star Pictures at no charge, but for legal reasons the property had to be leased. Accordingly, the American Cemetery was leased to Tri Star Pictures for $1.00, and the lease check was never cashed.
Natchitoches native Robert (Bobby) Harling wrote Steel Magnolias.
Erected 2006 by American Cemetery Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Entertainment. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1988.
Location. 31° 45.236′ N, 93° 5.46′ W. Marker is in Natchitoches, Louisiana, in Natchitoches Parish. It is on 2nd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 2nd St, Natchitoches LA 71457, United States
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Regionally, this marker is in Central Louisiana. It is also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, and in the Piney Woods. 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: Colonel William Houston Jack (a few steps from this marker); The American Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort St. Jean Baptiste (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The American Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Saint Jean Baptiste (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named American Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); Susan Harling Robinson Park (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 4, 2024
2. Steel Magnolias Marker
More about this marker. Located in the American Cemetery. From main entrance, second drive to left close to cemetery central area
Credits. This page was last revised on August 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 397 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 11, 2024, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
