French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
New Orleans
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 11, 2025
1. New Orleans Marker
First sighted as Indian portage to Lake Pontchartrain and Gulf in 1699 by Bienville and Iberville. Founded by Bienville in 1718; named by him in honor of the Duke of Orleans, Regent of France. Called the Crescent City because of location in bend of the Mississippi.
Erected 1968 by Louisiana Tourist Development Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1699.
Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 29° 57.438′ N, 90° 3.725′ W. Marker was in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It was in the French Quarter. It was on Decatur Street south of St Ann Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70116, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Louisiana’s River Parishes. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: Oscar James Dunn (a few steps from this marker); Cafι Du Monde (within shouting distance of this marker); Camino Real y Muelle (within shouting distance of this marker); The Washington Artillery Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Jackson Square
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Photographed by R. E. Smith, March 2, 2008
2. New Orleans Marker
Photographed by R. E. Smith, March 2, 2008
3. New Orleans Marker
Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 11, 2025
4. New Orleans Marker
Photographed by Richard Read, circa ?/?/?
5. New Orleans Marker
This marker is no longer there but perhaps only temporarily removed.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
6. New Orleans Marker
Its back up!
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 3,962 times since then and 115 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 4. submitted on July 14, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. 5. submitted on December 8, 2025, by Richard Read of Brisbane, Australia. 6. submitted on March 1, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
