Holy Cross in New Orleans in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Jackson Barracks

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 11, 2025

1. Jackson Barracks Marker

Inscription. Jackson Barracks was established in 1834 to house the Federal military garrison defending the city of New Orleans. Originally named the New Orleans Barracks, the name was changed to Jackson Barracks in 1866 in honor of Andrew Jackson, hero of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans and seventh President of the United States. Jackson Barracks played an integral role in the training, housing, and medical care of Soldiers from the U.S.-Mexican War through World War II. In 1922 Jackson Barracks was turned over to the Louisiana National Gaurd becoming home to the famous Washington Artillery and 108th Cavalry. In 2005, Jackson Barracks was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. After extensive reconstruction, the Jackson Barracks restoration reflects the original design and heritage. As Headquarters for the Louisiana National Gaurd, it serves as an enduring monument to the Citizen Soldier, the military, the State of Louisiana, and our nation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Military • War of 1812. A significant historical year for this entry is 1834.

Location. 29° 57.467′ N, 90° 0.392′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in St. Bernard Parish. It is in Holy Cross. It is on Saint Claude Avenue (State Highway 46) west of Angela Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is located

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inside first set of gates. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6400 St Claude Ave, Arabi LA 70032, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s Bayou Country. It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

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: A different marker also named Jackson Barracks (within shouting distance of this marker); ZiS2 M1943 Anti-Tank Gun (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); ZPU 4 (about 400 feet away); M1938 (M30) Field Howitzer (about 400 feet away); M2 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Gun (about 400 feet away); M1937 Anti-Tank Gun (about 400 feet away); D7-K Bulldozer (about 400 feet away); AZP S-60 Anti-Aircraft Gun (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 11, 2025

2. Jackson Barracks Marker

Jackson Barracks as seen from river image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 11, 2025

3. Jackson Barracks as seen from river

Credits. This page was last revised on August 3, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 2, 2025, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.