Cypress Grove and Greenwood Cemeteries, 1849-1970
Scope and Contents
The records include interments for both Cypress Grove and Greenwood cemeteries, acts of conveyance, lot cards, and a title book (Cypress Grove only). Also included in this series is a Widows and Orphanage Roll Book for the Firemen's Charitable and Benevolent Association (1890-1960).
Dates
- Other: 1849-1970
Conditions Governing Access
Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Original documents are closed for research.
Requesting Materials
Biographical / Historical
Cypress Grove Cemetery No. 1 was founded in 1840 by the Firemen's Charitable and Benevolent Association, initially as a burial place for firemen. A second section of Cypress Grove was later added but closed in 1920. This organization also founded Greenwood Cemetery in 1852.
Extent
From the Collection: 100 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Call Number
mf GS36-132 to 158
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
City Archives & Special Collections
219 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans LA 70112
504-596-2610
archivist@nolalibrary.org