French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
The Steamer New Orleans
Erected 1963 by Department of Commerce and Industry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1833.
Location. 29° 57.409′ N, 90° 3.752′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Decatur Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is across street from Jackson Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70116, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woldenberg Riverfront Park (a few steps from this marker); The Washington Artillery Park (within shouting distance of this marker); New Orleans (within shouting distance of this marker); Execution of Jean Baptiste Baudrau II (within shouting distance of this marker); Transatlantic Slave Trade to Louisiana (within shouting distance of this marker); Café Du Monde (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Literary Landmark (about 400 feet away); Jackson Square - Vieux Carré (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Also see . . . Centennial Photo and Info. "Steamer New Orleans" ::. (Submitted on April 6, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 2,518 times since then and 81 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 3. submitted on April 4, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.