Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery - New Orleans, LA
N 29° 58.908 W 090° 06.663
15R E 778742 N 3320283
The Odd Fellows Rest cemetery is a large all above ground cemetery in New Orleans. Listed on the NRHP.
Waymark Code: WM9P3E
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 09/12/2010
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Large and gated. It was locked on my visit. It appeared to be in need or cleaning, restoration or whatever you would do for a cemetery! The outer walls double on the inside as "oven vaults". PLEASE be cautious if visiting, it is located on a VERY busy intersection (City Park Ave. and Canal St) The entire area is a great place to visit with no less than 10 cemeteries within walking distance. Brief history on the Odd Fellows in New Orleans state
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows, a secret benevolent society, had its New Orleans
beginnings in 1831. In 1847 the Grand Lodge of the order' purchased a portion of the present
cemetery site for $700 from Henry Mitchell. This site adjoins St. Patrick Cemetery No. 2 at the
intersection of Canal Street and City Park Avenue. (Information taken from web link listed below)
Location Details:
Land purchased in 1847, for use as a cemetery, as it still is today. It was enlarged later. The location is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Date of construction: 1840
location website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
A unique picture, including yourself in the picture, or at least one with your GPS in the frame.