Good Morning All,
Marie Laveau died June 15, 1881. She was New Orleans most famous voodoo priestess.
Her grave is in the St. Louis Cemetery Number 1, on North Rampart Street. This is the tomb visited by persons taking the ghost tour sponsored by the Voodoo Museum.
BUT, many historians believe that the tomb located at St. Louis Cemetery Number 1 is the tomb of Marie Laveau's dau. These historians believe that Mama Marie is buried in an unmarked grave located in St. Louis Cemetery Number 2.
The debate is that Mama Marie Laveau died in the early 1880s; and her place as a Voodoo priestess was then taken up by her dau Marie, who practiced voodoo until the turn of the century.
The one Marie believers believe that Marie Laveau was born in the early 1880's and was practicing voodoo as early as 1830 in Congo Square.
Marie Laveau lived at 1020 St. Ann Street; this home still stands and is said to be haunted.
Marie's portrait can be seen in the House of Voodoo located at 739 Bourbon Street.
Some say neither Marie Laveau ever died. When she "they?" sensed death's approach she "they?" turned herself/themself into a large black crow. The crow is still seen flying around the tomb and the thought to be unmarked grave of Marie Laveau.
This is so interesting and a legend I am still studying.
Have a Good Day,
Ramona