French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Don Bernardo de Galvez
1746 - 1786
Photographed By James Hulse, January 12, 2023
1. Don Bernardo de Galvez Marker
Aided American Colonies against Great Britain
in Battles of Mancha; Baton Rouge; Natchez;
Mobile; Pensacola.
Plaque Honors 200th Anniversary of
Galvez Expedition 1779-1781.
Erected 1980 by Descendents of Galvez Soldiers Who Are Members of Spirit of '76 Chapter, DAR, New Orleans.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1777.
Location. 29° 57.454′ N, 90° 3.829′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of Chartres Street and St. Peters, on the left when traveling north on Chartres Street. The marker is located on the wall in front of the Louisiana State Museum building near one of the cannons. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 Chartres Street, New Orleans LA 70116, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish cannon (here, next to this marker); To the French Patriots of 1768 (here, next to this marker); The Cabildo (here, next to this marker); Napoleon 12-pounder cannon
this page online
Also see . . . Bernardo de Gálvez. Wikipedia
Gálvez's actions aided the American war effort and made him a hero to both Spain and the newly independent United States. The U.S. Congress endeavored to hang his portrait in the Capitol, finally doing so in 2014. He was granted many titles and honors by the Spanish government, which in 1783 appointed him viceroy of one of its most valuable territories, New Spain, succeeding his father Matías de Gálvez y Gallardo. He served until his death from typhus.(Submitted on April 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)
Photographed By James Hulse, January 12, 2023
2. The Don Bernardo de Galvez Marker is on the back wall
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
