St. John's Historic Cemetery Association

St. John's Historic Cemetery Association exists to aid in the preservation, enhancement, development and promotion of the cemetery as an historic, archaeological, and architecturally significant site. It aids in raising funds and distributions for such purposes as a 501C(3) organization, separate from St. John's Episcopal Church. Founded in 1843 as a resting place for people of many faiths and origins. Veterans that served in wars from 1812 to the present, lie under the ancient oaks

St. John's Historic Cemetery Association has made significant strides in restoring the cemetery and making it inviting and visitor-friendly. The addition of signage, with a brief bio of some 20 significant persons, a large map detailing the layout, and a walking tour brochure have transformed the cemetery. No longer a "museum of monuments", the tombstones are now "talking" and serve as an open history book of the bayou region, sharing stories and mysteries that previously were buried. Hurricane Ida, which greatly impacted Lafourche Parish on August 29, 2021, took a huge toll on the historic live oak trees that surround the Historic Cemetery. Clean up of the Historic Cemetery and care for the giant oaks was costly, but imperative to save the trees for future generations. Donations are utilized in maintenance of the grounds, restoration of tombs and the antique wrought iron fence, preservation and care for the live oaks, and sharing the living story of the history that is interred in the ground at St. John's Historic Cemetery in Thibodaux.

Testimonials

"St. John's Historic Cemetery is a peaceful oasis, more along the lines of a sculpture garden than a cemetery."
"A National Treasure listed on the national Register of Historic Places, the cemetery brings Louisiana history in the Bayou Region to life."