Girod Street Cemetery, 1815-1939
Scope and Contents
The records consist of a typescript transcription of a “master file” in the possession of the Louisiana State Museum; they may duplicate all or part of the WPA Tombstone Index of Girod. Included are name, date of death, age, and (sometimes) place of birth.
Dates
- Other: 1815-1939
Creator
- Girod Street Cemetery (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Available on microfilm to registered researchers by appointment. Original documents are closed for research.
Requesting Materials
Biographical / Historical
The Girod Street Cemetery was New Orleans' earliest Protestant cemetery, opened in 1822 by Christ Church (Episcopal) Cathedral. The cemetery was deconsecrated in 1957. Remains of white persons were transferred to Hope Mausoleum; those of African Americans, to Providence Memorial Park.
Extent
From the Collection: 100 Cubic Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Call Number
mf DAR16
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