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

Jackson Square

Plaza de Armas 1803

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

1. Jackson Square Marker

Inscription. French Colonial place d'Armes, 1721-1768 laid out by Adrien de Pauger March 29, 1721 according to the original city plan of Le Blond de la Tour, Engineer-in-Chief of Louisiana

Spanish Colonial Plaza de Armas, 1768-1803

Here took place the flag ceremonies symbolizing the transfer of Louisiana from Spain to France Nov. 30, 1808 and from France to the United States Dec. 20, 1803

After completion of the Pontalba Buildings in 1851 by the Baroness Pontalba, and through her efforts, the square was redesigned and named Jackson Square

Cast iron fence designed by Louis H. Pilie, city surveyor erected 1851 by Pelanne Bros. of New Orleans

Statue of Andrew Jackson by Clark Mills sculptor unveiled Feb. 9. 1858

Erected by Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1721.

Location. 29° 57.467′ N, 90° 3.8′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Chartres Street west of St. Ann Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map.

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Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Chartres St, New Orleans LA 70130, 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: General Charles de Gaulle, President of France (a few steps from this marker); Jackson Square - Vieux Carré (a few steps from this marker); Welcome To Jackson Square (a few steps from this marker); His Holiness Pope John Paul II (a few steps from this marker); Cathedral of St. Louis, King of France (a few steps from this marker); Bourbon Street Attack Memorial Crosses (within

Chartres Street Entrence image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

2. Chartres Street Entrence

shouting distance of this marker); The Presbytère (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cabildo (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

3. Jackson Square Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

4. Jackson Square Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

5. Jackson Square Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

6. Jackson Square Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 601 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.