Central Business District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Kossuth
1802- 1894
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 14, 2019
1. Kossuth Marker
close up, showing text
Louis Kossuth
Governor of Hungary
leader of the 1848 revolution
addressed the citizens of New Orleans
Hungarians of Louisiana, Arpadhon
Hungarians Worldwide
2002
Erected 2002 by Hungarians of Louisiana, Arpadhon and Hungarians Worldwide.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Patriots & Patriotism • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is March 30, 1852.
Location. 29° 56.898′ N, 90° 4.243′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Central Business District. It is at the intersection of St Charles Avenue and Lafayette Street, on the left when traveling south on St Charles Avenue. Marker is near the John McDonogh Monument in Lafayette Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 628 St Charles Ave, New Orleans LA 70130, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lafayette Square (a few steps from this marker); Lambert-Gallier Inn of Court (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 616 Girod Street (about 400 feet away); Enrique Alfιrez (about 600 feet away); George Dunbar (about 600 feet away); Site of the St. Charles Theaters (about 600 feet away); Saint Patrick's Church (about 700 feet away); St. Patrick's Church (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 14, 2019
2. Kossuth Marker
full view of monument
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 14, 2019
3. Kossuth Marker
marker as seen from the John McDonogh Monument
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 14, 2019
4. Kossuth Marker
artwork on marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 29, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 949 times since then and 98 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 29, 2019, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
