Lake Shore - Lake Vista in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

The Point

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 5, 2020

1. The Point Marker

Inscription.
Across from you is the end of a narrow peninsula that has been used for years as a popular fishing spot. It extends out from the West End Park. Called "The Point" it was created in the 1920's as a bulkhead and was not accessible to cars. In the 1950's a road was extended out to the end of the breakwater, and the roadway was given the name Breakwater Drive.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Lighthouses series list.

Location. 30° 1.632′ N, 90° 6.799′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Lake Shore - Lake Vista. It can be reached from Lakeshore Drive half a mile north of Robert E. Lee Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8001 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans LA 70124, 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

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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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lake Pontchartrain and the Pontchartrain Basin (here, next to this marker); Southern Yacht Club (a few steps from this marker); Lakefront "Seawall" (a few steps from this marker); New Basin Canal (a few steps from this marker); Lake Pontchartrain (approx. 0.7 miles away); 17th Street Canal Floodwall (approx. 0.8 miles away); Fort St. John (approx. 1.8 miles away); Beatles Only Concert Performance in Louisiana (approx. 2.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. Located on the grounds of the New Canal Lighthouse. The lighthouse grounds are free to walk

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, September 5, 2020

2. The Point Marker

and enjoy. The current 2020 Lighthouse is a museum, and a fee is charged for entry.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 287 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.