New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South-Central)
New Orleans
By R. E. Smith, March 2, 2008
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.
Location. 29° 57.438′ N, 90° 3.725′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. Marker is on Decatur Street south of St Ann Street, on the right when traveling north. 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. Café Du Monde (within shouting distance of this marker); The Washington Artillery Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Woldenberg Riverfront Park (within shouting distance of this marker); The Steamer New Orleans (within shouting distance of this marker); Transatlantic Slave Trade to Louisiana (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Evans Creole Candy Factory
By R. E. Smith, March 2, 2008
2. New Orleans Marker
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Credits. This page was last revised on March 16, 2017. This page originally submitted on October 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,536 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 19, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
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