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

Multiple Burials

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

1. Multiple Burials Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest burial grounds in the Mississippi Valley, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is still in use. From its beginning in 1789 it has been the custom to make multiple burials in the tombs and vaults when space in a tomb is re-used the remains of previous burials are lowered into a receptacle below the ground level or placed in the back or side of the vault. This practice of re-using burial space has become a custom here and in other cemeteries in New Orleans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.

Location. 29° 57.56′ N, 90° 4.277′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Basin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 429 Basin Street, New Orleans LA 70112, 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: Francois de Verges (a few steps from this marker); Louis Moreau-Lislet (within shouting distance of this marker); Ignace de Lino Chalmette (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Michel Fortier (within shouting distance of this marker); "Oven" Vaults (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Vaults

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Marie Laveau (within shouting distance of this marker); Christophe Duminy de Glapion (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. This marker is located in Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is bound by Basin, St. Louis, Conti and Treme Streets with the main entrance on Basin Street. Established in 1789 it is the oldest extant cemetery in New Orleans.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 673 times since then and 13 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on January 15, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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