Take This Unique Historic Cemetery Road Trip Through Louisiana…If You Dare

Louisiana has some of the most beautiful historic cemeteries in the country, while some are more famous than others. In fact, people come from near and far to visit some of the unique cemeteries in our state. Now we have created a unique tour of Louisiana that will help you discover some of the most beautiful cemeteries you'll find anywhere in the country.

1. Oakland Cemetery, 1000 Milam St., Shreveport

This unique Shreveport cemetery became city property in 1847 and holds a unique record of the city through the past 150 years.

2. Talbert – Pierson Cemetery, Talbert Cemetery Rd., Pitkin

Truly, there are very few cemeteries in the U.S. that are anything like this one, where the unique grave house phenomenon has put it on the National Registry for Historic Places.

3. Istre Cemetery, Swift Rd., Morse

Another one of the 'grave house' cemeteries, this one is found a little more deep in Cajun country but is no less charming and fascinating than the Talbert-Pierson cemetery.

4. St. John’s Historic Cemetery, 718 Jackson St., Thibodaux

This gorgeous cemetery nestled under some incredible oak trees will simply take your breath away.

5. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, 435 Basin St., New Orleans

This beautiful and historic cemetery in New Orleans attracts visitors from around the country.

6. Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, 1416 Washington St., New Orleans

You'll be charmed by this New Orleans cemetery found in the Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans.

7. Port Hudson National Cemetery, 20978 Port Hickey Rd, Zachary

This unique cemetery honors the sacrifice so many Americans made during the Civil War at this battlefield site.

8. Grace Church Cemetery, 11621 Ferdinand St., Saint Francisville

This cemetery is known as one of the most haunted in Louisiana, as some say it was a hideout for confederate soldiers during the long civil war battle that took place here

How many of these amazing cemeteries have you already visited? Do you have a favorite? Are you ready to take this unique tour through our state? Let us know how it goes for you! We love to hear about your experiences.