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

Historic Algiers

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 28, 2018

1. Historic Algiers Marker

Inscription.
Algiers, established in 1719, is the second oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. Originally called the "King's Plantation," it was first used as the location for the city's powder magazine, a holding area for the newly arrived African slaves, and the first port of call for the displaced Cajuns.

Developed as a town by Barthelemy Duverjé, Algiers expanded due mainly to the shipbuilding and repair industries of the dry docks and the extensive railroad yards. A large part of the town in the area surrounding the Courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1895 but rose again like a Phoenix from the ashes.

Many Jazz and Blues "greats" have called Algiers home including Lester Young, Memphis Minnie, Henry "Red" Allen, George Lewis, and "Kid" Thomas Valentine.

The charm and architecture of old Algiers is New Orleans' "hidden jewel."

Kevin Hettidae President, 2002 Algiers Historical Society
Vinnie Pervel President, 2002 Algiers Point Association

Erected 2002.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 29° 57.146′ N, 90° 3.31′ W. Marker

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is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Algiers. It is on Bouny Street north of Morgan Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Morgan Street, New Orleans LA 70114, 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 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: Louis D. Armstrong (here, next to this marker); Louis Armstrong (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry "Red" Allen (within shouting distance of this marker); Enslaved Africans (about 300 feet away, measured

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 27, 2018

2. Historic Algiers Marker

in a direct line); Sidney Bechet (about 400 feet away); The Boswell Sisters (about 500 feet away); Transatlantic Slave Trade to Louisiana (about 600 feet away); Algiers' Dry Docks (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. Located at the Algiers Ferry Terminal Jazz Walk of Fame.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2018, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,654 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2018.