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

The Steamer New Orleans

Photographed by R. E. Smith, March 2, 2008

1. The Steamer New Orleans Marker

Inscription. On January 10, 1812, the steamer "New Orleans" commanded by Nicholas Roosevelt, arrived on this spot. It was the first steamboat to successfully navigate the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Steamboats were a major factor in the growth of New Orleans as a world port.

Erected 1963 by Department of Commerce and Industry.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1833.

Location. 29° 57.409′ N, 90° 3.752′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Decatur Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is across street from Jackson Square. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70116, 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,

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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: Woldenberg Riverfront Park (a few steps from this marker); The Washington Artillery Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Jackson Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Execution of Jean Baptiste Baudrau II (within shouting distance of this marker); Transatlantic Slave Trade to Louisiana (within shouting distance of this marker); Mayor Mitchell J. Landrieu (within shouting distance of this marker); Oscar James Dunn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Welcome To Jackson Square (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Another marker is no longer nearby. New Orleans (was within shouting distance of this marker but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . . Centennial Photo and Info. "Steamer New Orleans" ::.

Photographed by R. E. Smith, March 2, 2008

2. The Steamer New Orleans Marker

(Submitted on April 6, 2012, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)

The Steamer New Orleans Marker, looking north along Decatur Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 2, 2012

3. The Steamer New Orleans Marker, looking north along Decatur Street

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 3,563 times since then and 96 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2008, by R. E. Smith of Nashville, Tennessee. 3. submitted on April 4, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.