Mid-City in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Third Ward World War II Memorial
In honor of
the men and women
of the Third Ward
who served in
World War II
and in memory of
those who made the
supreme sacrifice.
Dedicated Dec. 8, 1946
Erected 1946 by Banks Social and Carnival Club, Inc.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.
Location. 29° 57.932′ N, 90° 5.887′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Mid-City. Memorial is at the intersection of Tulane Avenue and Jefferson Davis Parkway, on the right when traveling east on Tulane Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70119, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gen. Albert Pike (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Didier Dreaux (approx. 0.4 miles away); Warren Easton Charter High School (approx. half a mile away); Heinemann Park/Pelican Stadium (approx. 0.6 miles away); Central Congregational Church 1872-2005 / Celebrating Central Church's Legacy (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Inc. (approx. one mile away); The Old Portage (approx. 1.1 miles away); Saint Joseph Church (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 280 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2017.