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

The Cabildo

Photographed by James Hulse, January 12, 2023

1. The Cabildo Marker

Inscription. Erected in the latter part of the 18th century, by the Spanish government and used for the assembling of the Cabildo or Governmental Council. Here, in 1803 took place the formal transfer of the Province of Louisiana from Spain to France and from France to the United States. Here in 1825 resided as the guest of the state, the Marquis de Lafayette. Later the Great Hall was used for the sessions of the Supreme Court of Louisiana.

This tablet was placed here April 30, 1903
by
the Colonial Dames of America
in
the State of Louisiana
rededicated November, 1996

Erected 1903 by Colonial Dames of America.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames of America series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 30, 1903.

Location. 29° 57.456′ N, 90° 3.827′ W. Marker 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 at the entrance. 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.

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Spanish cannon (here, next to this marker); Don Bernardo de Galvez (here, next to this marker); To the French Patriots of 1768 (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named The Cabildo (a few steps from this marker); Napoleon 12-pounder cannon (a few steps from 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); Upper Pontabla Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Also see . . . The Cabildo, 711 Chartres Street… (Library of Congress - Historic American Buildings Survey). 28 photos + schematics + supplementary information

Statement of significance: The Cabildo was erected between 1795 and 1799 to house the meetings of the local Spanish government. In light of the far-reaching events which took place there at the beginning of the the nineteenth century, the building is one of the most important historical structures in the United States, and the most significant surviving monument of the Spanish rule in Louisiana. The Cabildo was designed in a Neo-classical style commonly used for Spanish governmental buildings of the eighteenth century.

(Submitted on April 30, 2023.)

The Cabildo Marker on the right side of the museum entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 12, 2023

2. The Cabildo Marker on the right side of the museum entrance

The Cabildo building - Louisiana State Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James Hulse, January 12, 2023

3. The Cabildo building - Louisiana State Museum

The Cabildo (Supreme Court), New Orleans, La. image. Click for full size.

Detroit Publishing Co. (courtesy of the Library of Congress), circa 1900

4. The Cabildo (Supreme Court), New Orleans, La.

Louisiana State Museum: The Cabildo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

5. Louisiana State Museum: The Cabildo

Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 404 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 30, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 4. submitted on April 30, 2023. 5. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.