French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
His Holiness Pope John Paul II
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024
1. His Holiness Pope John Paul II Marker
his second pastoral visit
to the United States of America
His Holiness
Pope John Paul II
Worshiped with
clergy and religious
in this Historic Basilica
September 12, 1987
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is September 12, 1987.
Location. 29° 57.476′ N, 90° 3.808′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is at the intersection of Chartres Street and Pere Antoine Alley, on the right when traveling west on Chartres Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 Chartres 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Cathedral of St. Louis, King of France (here, next to this marker); Bourbon Street Attack Memorial Crosses (a few steps from this marker); Jackson Square (a few steps from this marker); Jackson Square - Vieux Carrι (within shouting distance of this marker); The Presbytθre (within shouting distance of this marker); General Charles de Gaulle, President of France (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Jackson Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Santa Ana (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
2. Saint Pope John Paul II
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024
3. Saint Pope John Paul II
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024
4. Saint Pope John Paul II
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024
5. Saint Louis Cathedral
Credits. This page was last revised on June 30, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
