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

Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square

Photographed By James Hulse, January 12, 2023

1. Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square Marker

Inscription. Fred J. Cassibry (1918-1996), U. S. Navy WWII veteran, served on the New Orleans City Council, Orleans Civil District Court, U. S. District Court, E. D. La., and the Louisiana Economic Development and Gaming Corporation. Throughout his 40 years of public life, Judge Cassibry personified the definition of a dedicated public official. He never forgot he was a servant of the people. Square dedicated by 1999 La. Acts 708.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 29° 57.311′ N, 90° 3.96′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of Conti Street and Chartres Street, on the left when traveling south on Conti Street. The marker is located on the southern corner of the Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 651 Conti St, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. L'Union New Orleans Tribune Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Chevalier de Pradel - Jean Charles de Pradel de Lamaze (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Louisiana (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pierre Maspero’s Exchange

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(about 300 feet away); Edgar Degas House (about 300 feet away); Girod House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square (about 400 feet away); St. Louis Hotel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. There is a 2nd duplicate marker on the northern corner of the Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square.

Also see . . . Fred James Cassibry. Wikipedia

Born in D'Lo, Mississippi, Cassibry received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University in 1941 and a Bachelor of Laws from Tulane University Law School in 1943. He was in the United States Navy during World War II, from 1944 to 1946. He was then a field examiner for the National Labor Relations Board from 1946 to 1948. He entered private practice in New Orleans, Louisiana from 1948 to 1961, and was a New Orleans City Councilman from 1954 to 1961. He was a judge of the Civil District Court of the Parish of Orleans from 1961 to 1966.

(Submitted on January 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.)

The view of the Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James Hulse, January 12, 2023

2. The view of the Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 14, 2024, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.