Central Business District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Confederate Memeorial Hall

Louisiana's Oldest Museum

— Dedicated January 8, 1891 —

Confederate Memeorial Hall Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 12, 2025

1. Confederate Memeorial Hall Marker

Inscription.
Designed by Thomas Sully Architect to harmonize with the adjoining structure. Then the Howard Memorial Library. Built as a repository for records, reports, artifacts, and memorabilia of the Civil War by Frank T. Howard and donated to the Louisiana Historical Association as a memorial to his father. Charles T. Howard

The remains of Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, who died in New Orleans lay in state in Memorial Hall on May 29. 1893. The museum which is owned and operated by the Louisiana Historical Association (founded April 11, 1889) was placed on the National Register of Historical Places June 11, 1975.

Erected by Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Places • War, US Civil.

Location. 29° 56.606′ N, 90° 4.275′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Central Business District. It is on Camp Street north of Andrew Higgins Boulevard, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 929 Camp 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: Memorial Hall (here, next to this marker); 8 in. Columbaid Cannon

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(here, next to this marker); James Surls (a few steps from this marker); Atlantic Wall Fragments (within shouting distance of this marker); The Beginning (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Julia Row (approx. 0.2 miles away); Starting Point of the First Traditional New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade (approx. 0.2 miles away); Margaret's Place and Walk / Lower Garden District (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Other markers no longer nearby. Robert E. Lee (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed); St. Charles Line (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 12, 2025

2. Confederate Memeorial Hall Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 19, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 243 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 19, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.