Since the late 1800s, guide books have been listing tombs of famous people in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. However, in addition to the tales of fame, money won and lost, wars and legal battles fought, and important civic achieve ments, there are many tombs that are important for their unique design,architecture or ornamentation. Several of the most significant include:

1. Chiapella Family Tomb, #304 (and marble neighbors)

2. The Varney Tomb, #322

3. The Italian Society Tomb, #484

4. Portuguese Benevolent Society Tomb, #485

5. Spanish Society Tomb, #518

6. Orleans Battalion Tomb, #523

7. The French Society Tomb, #555

8. The Malard Family Tomb, #577

9. Eliza Claiborne Tomb, #640

10. Layton Family Tomb, #655

11. The oldest wall vaults - Tremé Left, #1300