Oldest Cemetery, St. Louis No. 1, New Orleans, La.
Most interesting of New Orleans historic burial places, the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1- established in 1788. Some inscriptions are still decipherable dated 1800. Here lie the bodies of Mayl Morphy, the famous chess player; and Etienne de Bore who first made granulated sugar.
Most interesting of New Orleans historic burial places, the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1- established in 1788. Some inscriptions are still decipherable dated 1800. Here lie the bodies of Mayl Morphy, the famous chess player; and Etienne de Bore who first made granulated sugar.
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Vaults of Old St. Louis Cemetery on All Saints' Day
nearly all more than one hundred years old, decorated lavishly with flowers on All Saints' Day, November 1st, according to a colorful custom characteristic of New Orleans.
Vaults of Old St. Louis Cemetery on All Saints' Day
nearly all more than one hundred years old, decorated lavishly with flowers on All Saints' Day, November 1st, according to a colorful custom characteristic of New Orleans.
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