Moriarty Monument – New Orleans, Louisiana - Atlas Obscura
WEBMar 14, 2019 · The Moriarty Monument bears a colossal granite steeple crowned by a cross, with four life-sized statues at its base. According to local legend, Moriarty commissioned a sculptor to create the ...
Historic Cemeteries of New Orleans - Wikipedia
WEBThe Historic Cemeteries of New Orleans, New Orleans, United States, are a group of forty-two cemeteries that are historically and culturally significant. These are distinct from most cemeteries commonly located in the United States in that they are an amalgam of the French, Spanish, and Caribbean historical influences on the city of New Orleans ...
THE 10 BEST New Orleans Monuments & Statues - Tripadvisor
WEBNov 28, 2022 · Top New Orleans Monuments & Statues: See reviews and photos of Monuments & Statues in New Orleans, Louisiana on Tripadvisor.
10 monuments and sites to see in New Orleans right now
WEBSep 13, 2017 · Nearly every corner is an opportunity to learn more about New Orleans and the people behind building it. Here is a map of 10 special locations to visit that encapsulate the essence behind the...
Famous Cemeteries in New Orleans - Atlas Obscura Lists
WEBUnique tombs and graveyards to visit in the Big Easy. The famous cemeteries and mausoleums of New Orleans are just more proof that this is a town like no other. These distinctive burial...
New Orleans' Famous Cemeteries - Final Resting Places of …
WEBAug 25, 2023 · Picture walking around a graveyard that's more like an outdoor museum. That's the same as exploring New Orleans' special cemeteries. These aren't regular graveyards; they're full of history and connected to the city's heart. So, let's take a digital tour and learn about some of the coolest "cities of the dead" in the Big Easy.
5 New Orleans Cemeteries to Visit - Free Tours by Foot
WEBAug 14, 2024 · There are over 40 cemeteries in New Orleans, each with its own charm and personality. But, for the newbie to the city, we suggest 5 to visit (well, 8 to be correct). We include tips on which to choose, explanations of what you will see, as well as guided tours (including our own).
Map: New Orleans cemeteries you don't want to miss
WEBOct 8, 2019 · In New Orleans, you'll find cemeteries dating back as early as 1789; a triple-x marked tomb believed to house Voodoo queen Marie Laveau; a Hurricane Katrina memorial paying tribute to the ...
New Orleans’ Tallest Cemetery Monument Was Built Out of Spite
WEBNov 23, 2022 · The Moriarty Monument located in New Orlean’s Metairie Cemetery is an astounding 80 feet high, but the tale behind the unique structure is just as tall! A spiteful send-off. The massive granite tombstone was commissioned by Daniel A. Moriarty.
Greenwood | Greenwood Cemetery
WEBOver the years, some of the most eminent men and women in New Orleans have been buried at Greenwood Cemetery. You can download a free brochure with a Walking Tour map by clicking the link below and plan to visit the graves of some of the notables buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Where Heroes Rest®.
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