Audubon in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 17, 2018

1. H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College Marker

Inscription.
Founded 1886 as the Coordinate Women's College of Tulane University by Josephine Louise Le Mommier Newcomb (1816-1901) in memory of her daughter Harriott Sophie Newcomb (1855-1870).

Originally located in the former Thomas Hale House at Camp Street and Howard Avenue.

In 1891 the college moved to Washington Avenue in the Garden District where it occupied the former James Robb Mansion and other buildings.

The college moved to its present location on Broadway in 1918. The three original buildings on the Broadway campus, Newcomb Hall, Josephine Louise House and the Art Building were designed by the New York architect, James Gamble Rogers.

Erected 1987 by Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Women.

Location. 29° 56.5′ N, 90° 7.324′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Audubon. It is on Newcomb Circle near Newcomb Place, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70118, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep 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: Newcomb Pottery Garden (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tulane Stadium (approx. 0.4 miles away); Tulane University (approx. 0.4 miles away); Carrollton No. 1 (approx. 0.4 miles away); National Shrine of Our Lady of Prompt Succor (approx. half a mile away); Carrollton No. 2 (approx. half a mile away); Mater Dolorosa Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); 7927 St. Charles Avenue (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. Located on the Tulane

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 17, 2018

2. H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College Marker

University Campus, and mounted on the School of Liberal Arts building.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, February 17, 2018

3. H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 18, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 893 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 18, 2018.