1,997 votes

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

1400 Washington Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130 USA

3
Photos

Free

Free to Visit

Closed Now

Opens Fri 8a

Independent
Pet Friendly
Wheelchair
Accessible
Public
Restrooms
Outdoor
Seating

“Notable for the architectural significance of its tombs and mausoleums”

It's the oldest of the seven city operated cemeteries in New Orleans. Lafayette is the "American" cemetery, while St. Louis is a Creole cemetery. You'll notice many Irish and German names on the tombs here, versus more French and Spanish names in St. Louis. Lots of the people in the older tombs, you'll also notice, died of yellow fever. More beautiful than the average cemetery, there are lots of ornate crypts and old gravestones. Added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 1972,

Add Review

Thanks!

Your Rating

Reviewed by
Dana Newkirk

Road Warrior
298 Reviews
374 Helpful

September 23, 2014

Rated 4.0

New Orleans has some of the best cemeteries in the country and Lafayette is one of my favorites. It's less popular than cemetery #1 and #2, but it's equally as beautiful and has lots of character.

1 person found this review helpful

Reviewed by
link1328

2 Reviews
0 Helpful

March 10, 2020

Rated 1.0

Closed for repairs

Was this helpful?

Reviewed by
Sheila Freiling

92 Reviews
10 Helpful

March 05, 2017

Rated 4.0

While visiting the Garden District this is a must see. If you google free walking tours for this area, the cemetery tour will probably come up. We printed it and then took it with us. It was a wonderful tour and explained many things in detail. A lot of the people visiting that day also had the same tour.

Was this helpful?

Reviewed by
MelanieFlynn

20 Reviews
2 Helpful

September 20, 2016

Rated 4.0

The history in this area inspires awe. We did a free walking tour. A pamphlet explains some of the more famous tombs. History and stories just flows out of the cemetery. Definitely a must see for your trip.

Was this helpful?