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

Carlos Trudeau

Surveyor General of Louisiana

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024

1. Carlos Trudeau Marker

Inscription. There is extant a plot plan showing the location of the earliest cemeteries in New Orleans dated June 12, 1801 and signed by Carlos Trudeau whose remains are at rest in this tomb.

Restored by New Orleans Archdiocesan Cemeteries 1984

Erected 1984 by New Orleans Archdiocesan Cemeteries.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 12, 1801.

Location. 29° 57.569′ N, 90° 4.261′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Saint Louis Street north of Basin Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1201 St Louis St, New Orleans LA 70112, 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.

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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: Colonel Michel Fortier (here, next to this marker); Louis Moreau-Lislet (here, next to this marker); Ignace de Lino Chalmette (a few steps from this marker); Francois de Verges (within shouting distance of this marker); Multiple Burials (within shouting distance of this marker); "Oven" Vaults (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre (Pedro) Voisin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024

2. Carlos Trudeau Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.