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New Orleans, Louisiana
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Located in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, her tomb attracts thousands of visitors each year who come to pay their respects to the legendary Voodoo Queen of New Orleans.
Visitors traditionally mark the tomb with 'X' symbols, believing it will bring good luck or grant wishes, though this practice is discouraged to preserve the site.
Born in 1801, Marie Laveau was a Creole of color, a status that allowed her a unique position in the racially stratified society of 19th-century New Orleans.
Despite her association with Voodoo, Marie Laveau was a practicing Catholic and often combined elements of both faiths in her practices.
Her tomb is part of the Glapion family crypt, named after her long-time partner, Christophe Glapion.
Established in 1789, it is the oldest extant cemetery in the city and is known for its above-ground tombs.
Her life and legend have inspired countless stories, songs, and even a character in the popular TV series 'American Horror Story.'
