French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Le Chevalier de Pradel - Jean Charles de Pradel de Lamaze
(1692 - 1764)
Photographed by James Hulse, January 12, 2023
1. Le Chevalier De Pradel - Jean Charles De Pradel De Lamaze Marker
was assigned to Louisiana in 1714.
One of the founders of New Orleans,
he resided on this site.
De Pradel was commandant of
Fort Chartres in the Illinois country in 1724
and of Fort Rosalie in Natchez 1731-1732.
In 1736 De Pradel and his wife
Alexandrine de la Chaise
purchased Monplaisir Plantation
on the west bank of the Mississippi river
and made it one of the colony's grandest houses.
The present building was erected 1964-1966,
using existing granite columns and cornices,
for the Morgan State Branch
of the Whitney National Bank,
Koch and Wilson, architects
in association with
Kessels, Diboll, Kessels Architects.
Erected 2018 by Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1724.
Location. 29° 57.337′ N, 90° 3.925′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Chartres Street 0.1 miles north of Conti Street, on the right when traveling north. The marker is located on the front wall of the building by
this page online
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: Pierre Masperos Exchange (a few steps from this marker); Girod House (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Louis Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Bertoli Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis J. Dufilho (within shouting distance of this marker); Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Adrien Delpit House (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Chartres (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
2. Le Chevalier de Pradel - Jean Charles de Pradel de Lamaze Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 631 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 30, 2023, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. 2. submitted on March 1, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
