French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Jackson Square - Vieux Carré
National Historic Landmark
Jackson Square
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935.
This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and interpreting the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
1965
[Panel 2:]
has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935.
This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating and interpreting the history of the United States.
U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service.
1970
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Colonial Era • Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the National Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1935.
Location. 29° 57.462′ N, 90° 3.803′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Chartres Street (Place John Paul II) north of St. Paul Street. The marker panels are on the fence, across Chartres Street from the Cathedral of St. Louis - between St. Ann and St. Peter Streets, in the city's French Quarter - a.k.a. the Vieux Carré. 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. Cathedral of St. Louis, King of France (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cabildo (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Bernardo de Galvez (within shouting distance of this marker); To the French Patriots of 1768 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Cabildo (within shouting distance of this marker); Napoleon 12-pounder cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Presbytère (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Also see . . .
1. Jackson Square. "...The Place d'Armes was the prime site for the public execution of disobedient slaves during the 18th and early 19th centuries. After the 1811 German Coast Uprising, three slaves were hanged here. Their dismembered bodies were then used to decorate the city's gates." (Submitted on August 22, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
2. German Coast. (Submitted on August 22, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
3. "The French Quarter" a.k.a. Vieux Carré. (Submitted on August 22, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Plaza de Armas; Place d'Armes; French Quarter; Andrew Jackson; Clark Mills; Creoles; 1811 German Coast Uprising.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,762 times since then and 74 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 22, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 7, 8. submitted on August 25, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.