French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Calle de Tolosa
1762 - 1803
This street bore the name Calle de Tolosa
Erected by Ruiz de Luna.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 29° 57.51′ N, 90° 4.047′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Toulouse Street north of Dauphine Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 906 Toulouse 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. 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: Camino D Bayona (a few steps from this marker); Campanel Cottage (a few steps from this marker); The Xiques House (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Taney House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The French Opera House (about 400 feet away); My Bourbon Home (about 400 feet away); Calle de Bourbon (about 400 feet away); Calle D San Luis (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 553 times since then and 44 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.

