Metairie Cemetery, Historical cemetery in New Orleans, United States
The cemetery spans 150 acres of land on Metairie Ridge, featuring wide roads connecting smaller paths and numerous marble tombs with funeral statuary.
The land transformed from Metairie Race Course in 1838 to Camp Moore during the Civil War before becoming a cemetery in 1872.
The grounds contain monuments of nine Louisiana governors, seven New Orleans mayors, 49 carnival kings, and three Confederate Army generals.
Visitors enter through the Fountain Gate Main Entrance until 5:30 PM, with pedestrian access closing at 3 PM at 5100 Pontchartrain Boulevard.
The oval shape of the former racetrack remains visible in the current cemetery layout, marking its transformation from entertainment to memorial space.
Location: New Orleans
Architects: Benjamin Morgan Harrod
GPS coordinates: 29.98583,-90.11778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:06
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