Holt Cemetery

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635 City Park Ave
New Orleans, LA 70119

Holt Cemetery in New Orleans, LA, was established in 1879 by Dr. Joseph Holt and serves as a resting place primarily for the city's indigent population. The cemetery distinguishes itself with graves marked by families using a variety of handmade markers and memorial items, creating a personal touch within its historic landscape.

Characterized by its below-ground burials and an atmosphere enriched by large oak trees, Holt Cemetery offers a distinctive alternative to traditional New Orleans burial practices. Despite challenges with overgrown graves, the cemetery retains a unique charm reflective of the community's deep respect for its deceased.

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B. Nutz H.
8/20/2019

A pit stop in the cemetary tour we did during our stay in NOLA A haunting, yet loving cemetery full of graves that flood with each heavy rain. "In a city that can often feel like one giant...

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Iris W.
12/2/2023

Great night time adventure! We loved it and our guide. Highly recommended. Started on time and the beignet stop was delicious!

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Dorothy C.
12/21/2020

What makes this cemetery so special is the fact that it looks the way it does. It is because it is unkempt and ramshackle that makes it feel much more personal. Most of the graves have homemade...

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Andi F.
8/12/2017

This is not one of the beautiful, famous cemeteries. When I cam, there was a crew cutting the grass, which I can see taking over this Potters Field. No above ground tombs here, this is for those...

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Stan S.
2/21/2018

How could I have not reviewed this place before? OK, here it is, if you're a fan of cemeteries this place is unique, its not full of big tombs like Metairie or St. Louis #1, its a city cemetery...

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