Potter's Field Traditional Cache
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"This cemetery was purchased by Charity Hospital in 1848 and was originally known as Potter's Field. It has historically been used to bury the unclaimed from throughout the city including the victims of several Yellow Fever and influenza epidemics. The ashes of those who have donated their remains to the Louisiana State Anatomical Board for medical education are buried here, also. Charity Hospital Cemetery is one of the most historically significant, yet least known, among New Orleans' famous Cities of the Dead."
The cemetery is the site of the New Orleans Katrina Memorial dedicated August 29, 2008. "This memorial honors those who perished as a result of Hurricane Katrina, August 29, 2005. This storm led to both the greatest natural and greatest man-made disaster in our nation's history. This memorial provides a final resting place for those whose bodies remain unidentified and unclaimed. May they have eternal peace. It also serves as a tribute to survivors and their work to rebuild New Orleans and their lives."
12/30/2011 Replaced this missing cache and permanently attached it for better longevity. Please take care to replace as found.
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