Take A Tour At Lake Lawn

If you have never seen an cemetery in the city of New Orleans, then today, come take a tour of this historic cemetery with me, this is where Mr. CC's parents are buried. The first time that I came here was back in 1985 when my MIL died and this type of cemetery was very new to me. Over the years, we try to visit as often as possible and it has really now grown on me. Both my MIL and FIL died before my daughters were born, so we always wanted them to visit the final resting place of their grandparents...oh how they would have loved them. Here is some info that I got from Lake Lawn's website that I thought would be interesting to you.

Beautiful Metairie Cemetery was entered in the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1991. It was given this honor in recognition of its stature as the burial place of many famous people and the home to breathtaking above ground family mausoleums, tombs and monuments. These magnificent memorials, made of marble, granite and brick, testify to the dignity and significance of all those who are buried there.


The grounds of Metairie Cemetery originally held a race track that was quite popular in its heyday. The oval outline of the Metairie Race Course, built in 1838, can still be seen in the cemetery today. But the ravages of the Civil War and Reconstruction caused the race track to falter and on May 25, 1872, the land was converted into a cemetery, owned by the Metairie Cemetery Association.

In 2003, Metairie Cemetery was named by Forbes.com as one of the ten best cemeteries due to its unique historical significance and beauty. At Lake Lawn Metairie, we have always taken great pride in the serenity and distinctive elegance of this very special place. This honor is a reflection of our deep commitment to preserve the memories of those entrusted to our care.

Metairie Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous famous and revered people, including nine governors of the state of Louisiana; seven mayors of New Orleans; and three Confederate generals—including P.G.T. Beauregard and Richard 'Dick' Taylor, son of U.S. President Zachary Taylor. Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederate States of America, was entombed here temporarily after his death in New Orleans in 1889. Louis Prima, the world-famous singer and entertainer, is also buried here.
                                          Blessings,
                                             Linda

                              Looking down a street of beautiful old
                              southern oaks from where my in-laws
                                                   rest.

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