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Just a short walk from City Park is St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, on stately Esplanade Avenue. This beautiful Catholic cemetery is near tranquil Bayou St. John and is an ideal place to learn about the burial customs of New Orleans. Hear the real stories of the famous and infamous that fascinate the world and locals alike. St. Louis No. 3 is the final resting place of notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and New Orleans chef and civil rights leader Leah Chase.

Row of gravesites in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

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