Where the Spirits of the Dead Come Out to Play: Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans, Louisiana

Whether you live in New Orleans, Louisiana, or not, I’m sure you’ve heard of the Crescent City’s oldest existent, active burial ground.

If not, allow me to introduce you to Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1. Located at 425 Basin Street within the historic French Quarter, it’s no secret that this 18th century graveyard is home to many spirits of early New Orleanians.

According to sources, Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1, was established by Spanish royal decree, on August 14, 1789, making this rustic-looking cemetery 231 years old.

In those 231 years, many people have tried to test their fate by attempting to enter the eerie facade of Saint Louis No. 1 after dark as a way of trying to come in contact with the spirits that roam the land here.

This cemetery’s appearance radiates the illusions of days long gone. According to sources, the atmosphere surrounding this historic burial ground is deathly quiet.

When dusk begins to fall on this historic place of burial and night begins its reign of terror, this is when it is said that many of the grounds’ spirits come to life.

Enter if you dare.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Entrance Gate. Source: Flickr.

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