Ponchartrain Park in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Pontchartrain Park Historic District
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 20, 2022
1. Pontchrtrain Park Historic District Marker
The legendary Pontchartrain Park Neighborhood, founded in 1952, was home to many African-American political, social and business leaders in the City of New Orleans, Louisiana from the middle of the twentieth century through the late Civil Rights era on to the decade of the 1980s. Pontchartrain Park was one of the first African- American subdivisions of its kind with modern homes and recreational amenities built in the South. The "Park” was once considered the safe cradle for black hope and prosperity. Today, residents continue in the stride of faith, perseverance, and triumph engendered by the "Park's” founding residents. May the legacy of those daring pioneers live on. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places. June 23, 2020.
Erected 2022.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Political Subdivisions • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 23, 2020.
Location. 30° 1.071′ N, 90° 2.538′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Ponchartrain Park. Marker is at the intersection of Press Drive and Prentiss Avenue, in the median on Press Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 20, 2022
2. Pontchrtrain Park Historic District Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 174 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2022, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
