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

Oscar James Dunn

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

1. Oscar James Dunn Marker

Inscription.

"… let our republican government be upheld by all citizens and derive its just power from the expressed consent of ALL governed. Being just it will feel stronger; resting on the base of Universal Suffrage, it will be an example set to the world."
- Oscar J. Dunn, July 6, 1865
Chair, Central Committee of the Friends of Universal Suffrage

New Orleanian Oscar James Dunn served as the first African-American Lt. Gov. in United States history. He served as Grand Master of Prince Hall Freemasons of Louisiana, an organization central to his personal and political life. Starting from his house on the 1700 block of Canal Street, Lt. Gov. Dunn's funeral procession to this tomb was one of the most spectacular and well-attended in New Orleans history.

Tomb restored by
Friends of New Orleans Cemeteries
2000

Erected 2000 by Friends of New Orleans Cemeteries.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Civil Rights • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is July 6, 1865.

Location. 29° 57.6′ N, 90° 4.567′ W.

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Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Iberville. It can be reached from North Claiborne Avenue just north of Iberville Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 200 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans LA 70112, 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, 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: Sisters Of The Holy Family (within shouting distance of this marker); Marie C. Couvent (within shouting distance of this marker); Jordan B. Noble (within shouting distance

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

2. Oscar James Dunn Marker

of this marker); Capt. Andre Caillioux (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Capdevielle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jacques Phillippe Villere (about 400 feet away); Dominique You (about 400 feet away); Duplantier-Peniston Tomb (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Craig Doda, December 24, 2018

3. Oscar James Dunn Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 400 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 5, 2020, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.