Tremé / Lafitte in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Congo Square

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 3, 2025

1. Congo Square Marker

Inscription.
During the late 17th century and well into the 18th centuries, slaves gathered at Congo Square on Sundays and sang, danced, and drummed in authentic West African style. This rich legacy of African celebration is the foundation of New Orleans unique musical traditions, including jazz.

Sculptor: Adewale S. Adenle
Dedicated April, 2010
This sculpture was generously funded by The Edward Wisner Donation

Erected 2010 by The Edward Wisner Donation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Parks & Recreational Areas.

Location. 29° 57.699′ N, 90° 4.102′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Tremé / Lafitte. It is on North Rampart Street near St. Ann Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 801 N Rampart 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,

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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: Sidney Joseph Bechet (a few steps from this marker); Allison "Big Chief Tootie" Montana (a few steps from this marker); New Orleans Marching Brass Band (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles "Buddy" Bolden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Congo Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong (within shouting distance of this marker); First Recording Studio of Cosimo Matassa (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mahalia Jackson (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. Located in the Louis Armstrong Memorial Park.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 3, 2025

2. Congo Square Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2025, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.