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Marie Laveeau's Tomb

Glapion (Marie Laveau’s Tomb) Tomb

Marie Laveau (1794-1881) – Well known Voodoo Queen. Her remains are reputed to be interred in the Glapion family tomb, although there is no solid proof. Tomb #347.

This Greek revival tomb is reputed burial place of this notorious “Voodoo Queen”. A mystic cult, Voodooism, of African origin, was brought to this city from Santo Domingo and flourished in 19th century. Marie Laveau was the most widely known of many practitioners of the cult.

Interred Within

  • Christophe Duminy de Glapion: consort of Marie Laveau; Died June 26, 1855; Veteran of the Battle of New Orleans, War of 1812
  • Marie Laveau (1794-1881): Well known Voodoo Queen. Her remains are reputed to be interred in the Glapion family tomb, although there is no solid proof.
  • Marie Philomene Glapion (1836–1895), daughter of Marie Laveau
  • Arcange Glapion (1838–1845)
  • J.ph Eugene Crocker (1845)
  • Esmer Aida Crocker (1850)
  • G., Joseph Eugene 1815
  • https://database.hnoc.org/cemetery/tomb.php?tomb_id=349
Christophe Duminy de Glapino
 
In this tomb are the earthly remains of
Christophe Duminy de Glapion
consort of Marie Laveau
Died June 26, 1855
Veteran of the Battle of New Orleans
War of 1812

Contact

Tomb #347 Alley 2-L
1201-1253 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112

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