LAVEAU, MARIE (PLAQUE)  (FAMOUS) - Orleans County, Louisiana | MARIE (PLAQUE)  (FAMOUS) LAVEAU - Louisiana Gravestone Photos

Marie (plaque) (Famous) LAVEAU

Saint Louis #1 Cemetery
Orleans County,
Louisiana

This Greek Revival tomb is the reputed burial place of this notorious "voodoo queen." A mystic cult, voodooism of African origin was brought to this city from Santo Domingo and flourished in 19th century. Marie Laveau was the most widely known of many practitioners of the cult.

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Photo provided by David Habben dhabben@ao.com

Contributed on 12/31/13 by murdockpat123
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Record #: 7302

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Submitted: 12/31/13 • Approved: 10/30/19 • Last Updated: 10/2/23 • R7302-G0-S3

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