French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Shangarai Chasset - Gates of Mercy
Erected by Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation. series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 29° 57.511′ N, 90° 4.212′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on North Rampart Street, in the median. Marker is between Conti and St. Louis Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Old Mortuary Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Benito Juarez (about 400 feet away); "Oven" Vaults (about 400 feet away); Marie Laveau (about 400 feet away); Du Iberville Housing Development à Bienville Basin (about 400 feet away); Les Immeubles Dans Storyville (about 400 feet away); Déterrer Storyville (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Also see . . .
1. Shangaria Chasset - Wikipedia entry. (Submitted on November 2, 2008, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.)
2. The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation. The Jewish American Society for Historic Preservation is a non-profit, volunteer organization. The purpose of the Society is to identify and recognize sites of American Jewish Historical interest. The Society sponsors and promotes programs of local and national historic interest. Cooperating with local Historical Societies, Communities, Churches and Synagogues, the Society encourages dialogue and interactive recognition of the commonality of the American Experience. (Submitted on February 1, 2010, by Jerry Klinger of Derwood, Maryland.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,870 times since then and 92 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on October 31, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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