Mid-City in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Gen. Albert Pike

Confederate States Army

— 1809-1891 Soldier - Philosopher - Scholar —

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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 16, 2017

1. Gen. Albert Pike Marker

Inscription. Grand Commander, Supreme Council 33° Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, southern jurisdiction. U.S.A., 1859 - 1891.

Erected April 27, 1957 by the Grand Consistory of LA., 32° Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry to commemorate the session of the Supreme Council, 33° A.A.S.R. held in New Orleans on April 25, 1857. When Gen. Albert Pike was coroneted a 33° Mason and Inspector General Honorary.

Erected 1957 by Grand Consistory of LA.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • War, US Civil.

Location. 29° 57.905′ N, 90° 5.908′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Mid-City. It is at the intersection of South Jefferson Davis Parkway and Tulane Avenue (U.S. 61), in the median on South Jefferson Davis Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70119, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep

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South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Third Ward World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Didier Dreux (approx. half a mile away); Warren Easton Charter High School (approx. half a mile away); Heinemann Park/Pelican Stadium (approx. half a mile away); Parkway Bakery & Tavern (approx. ¾ mile away); United Cab (approx. ¾ mile away); a different marker also named Parkway Bakery & Tavern (approx. ¾ mile away); James T. Nix (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 16, 2017

2. Gen. Albert Pike Marker

April 16, 2017

3. Gen. Albert Pike Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,707 times since then and 113 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 23, 2017.