Mid-City in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Charles Didier Dreux
June 3, 2011
1. Charles Didier Dreaux Monument
Born in New Orleans May 11, 1832
First Conf. officer from Louisiana
Killed in the War Between
the States on the field of
honor near Newport News, VA.
On July 5, 1861
His last words were
"Boys steady"
Nobler braver never lived
Erected 1922.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1804.
Location. 29° 58.237′ N, 90° 5.615′ W. Memorial is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Mid-City. It is at the intersection of North Norman C Francis Parkway and Canal Street, on the left when traveling north on North Norman C Francis Parkway. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 135 N Norman C Francis Parkway, New Orleans LA 70119, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial 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: Parkway Bakery & Tavern (approx. Ό mile away); Warren Easton Charter High School (approx. Ό mile away); United Cab (approx. Ό mile away); James T. Nix (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Parkway Bakery & Tavern (approx. 0.3 miles away); History of United Cab (approx.
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Regarding Charles Didier Dreux. Dear Sir, his name is Charles Didier DREUX, not DREAUX, as evidenced by the inscription on his monument and also wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Didier_Dreux
Best regards,
June 3, 2011
2. Charles Didier Dreaux Monument
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