Fairgrounds in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Jeanne Jugan
1792-1879
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
1. Jeanne Jugan Marker
Little Sisters of the Poor
Dedicated to
the People of New Orleans
who enabled her daughters to serve
the Aged Poor of the City for 137 years
through their prayers and their
unfailing collaboration.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures.
Location. 29° 58.99′ N, 90° 5.265′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Fairgrounds. It is on Esplanade Avenue west of Leda Ct, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3443 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans LA 70119, 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: The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of All American Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); The Grotto to Our Lady of Lourdes (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pitot House (about 700 feet away); a different marker also named Pitot House (about 700 feet away); Pθre Turgis (about 700 feet away); Our Lady of the Rosary Rectory (approx. 0.2 miles away); Metairie And Gentilly Ridges (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
2. Jeanne Jugan Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
3. Jeanne Jugan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
