About this property
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is a historic cemetery in the Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. Founded in 1833 and still in use today, the cemetery takes its name from its location in what was once the City of Lafayette, a suburb of New Orleans that was annexed by the larger metropolis in 1852.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 72000559. It was listed on February 1, 1972.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 listed on the National Register?
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 1, 1972.
What type of historic resource is Lafayette Cemetery No. 1?
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lafayette Cemetery No. 1?
The period of significance for Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1833.
Can I research the history near Lafayette Cemetery No. 1?
Yes. Aubrey Research reports search National Register listings, battlefield records, land patents, and other primary historical sources within any radius of a US address. A report for an address near Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 will include this listing and all other historical records in the area.
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