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Louis Cemetery #1 is the oldest Cemetery in New Orleans. It opened in 1789 once the Saint Peter cemetery (which is no longer in existence) could not sustain the growing population of the city. It is also the most famous, holding the graves of several notable figures including Bernard de Marigny, Marie Laveau and Paul Morphy.
Bernard de Marigny was a rowdy, ambitious nobleman who developed Faubourg Marigny east of the French Quarter. He was known for causing trouble and gambling and was sent by his father to England.
Who is buried in st louis cemetery #1However, instead of straightening out as his father wished, he brought back the dice game Craps, which was a hit among locals.
Marie Laveau, the infamous Voodoo Queen was known all over the city as the go-to woman to solve varying issues from cheating lovers to thieves.
There are countless legends and even songs about her intimidating powers. Voodoo was brought over by refugees fleeing Saint-Domi
