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

Archaeology Finds Our Past

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 20, 2022

1. Archaeology Finds Our Past Marker

Inscription.
Archaeologists excavated numerous areas during the construction of Bienville Basin. They found the remains of buildings, outhouses, and backyards that belonged to churches, stores, and private homes. Their investigations, census data, and historic maps provide a look at this area's history during the mid-to-late 19th century. Modest income families occupied this working-class neighborhood.
The artifacts capture the daily lives of the people who lived here as well as their personal tastes. Relaxation and leisure are evident in the smoking pipe and ginger beer bottle. The tooth brush and pitcher display attentiveness to personal hygiene.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 29° 57.51′ N, 90° 4.298′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Basin Street west of Conti Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 391 Basin St, New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Basin Street (here, next to this marker); Storyville Structures (a few steps from this marker); Unearthing Storyville (a few steps from this marker); La Rue Bassin

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(a few steps from this marker); From Iberville Housing Development to Bienville Basin (a few steps from this marker); L'Archéologie à la Découverte du Passé (a few steps from this marker); Déterrer Storyville (a few steps from this marker); Les Immeubles Dans Storyville (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 20, 2022

2. Archaeology Finds Our Past Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 20, 2022

3. Archaeology Finds Our Past Marker

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, August 20, 2022

4. Archaeology Finds Our Past Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 28, 2023, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.