French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
To the French Patriots of 1768
Photographed by James Hulse, January 12, 2023
1. To the French Patriots of 1768 Marker
In tribute to their tragic fate and to the principle which they invoked this tablet is dedicated by "Spirit of "76" and "New Orleans" Chapters Daughters of the American Revolution.
Erected 1930 by "Spirit of "76" and "New Orleans" Chapters Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This memorial 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 1768.
Location. 29° 57.453′ N, 90° 3.83′ W. Memorial is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It 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. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 701 Chartres Street, New Orleans LA
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Regionally, this memorial 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: The Cabildo (here, next to this marker); Don Bernardo de Galvez (here, next to this marker); Napoleon 12-pounder cannon (here, next to this marker); Spanish cannon (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named The Cabildo (a few steps from this marker); Calle de San Pedro (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Cabildo (a few steps from this marker); Upper Pontabla Building (within shouting distance of this marker).
Photographed by James Hulse, January 12, 2023
2. To the French Patriots of 1768 Marker
The marker is located on the right side of the two markers
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 374 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
