French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Calle Real
1762 - 1803
This street bore the name Calle Real
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 29° 57.521′ N, 90° 3.855′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Royal Street 0.2 miles east of Saint Ann Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 729 Royal St, New Orleans LA 70116, 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: Calle de Santa Ana (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Calle Real (within shouting distance of this marker); Former site of Holy Family Sisters Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); The Home of Mrs. Philip (Elizebeth) Werlin (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Faulkner House (within shouting distance of this marker); LaBranche Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Louisiana School (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 259 times since then and 25 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.

