Locust Grove State Historic Site

Locust Grove State Historic Site is a cemetery located on the grounds of a former plantation in St. Francisville. The burial ground holds numerous gravestones scattered across a well-maintained section that visitors can walk through.

The plantation was established in the late 1700s and remained an important property throughout the nineteenth century. In 1835, a visitor to the estate fell ill and died, an event that shaped the cemetery's significance.

The cemetery layout and gravestone arrangements reflect the traditional burial practices of Southern plantation families during the nineteenth century in Louisiana.

Visitors must schedule an appointment before coming to explore the grounds, which are open during set hours with no admission charge. The site is best visited during daylight and can be reached by car from St. Francisville.

The burial ground holds the grave of a nationally significant historical figure whose story remains widely known. The inscription and location of this grave tell a poignant personal story tied to a moment in American history.

Location: Louisiana

GPS coordinates: 30.84070,-91.33550

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:09