Bayou St. John in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Pitot House

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026

1. Pitot House Marker

Inscription.
The first French settlement was in the New Orleans area established here in 1708. The original site of this house was acquired by Don Bartholome Bosque who began its construction in 1799. Being completed by Joseph Reynes in 1800. It was owned by the widow of Vincent Rillieux from 1805 to 1810 who sold to James Pitot, first elected mayor of New Orleans. Home of Albin Michel family from 1819 to 1848 and the Felix Ducayet family until 1857. In 1859 Jean Louis Tissot acquired the house and his family owned it until 1894. Purchased in 1904 by St. Frances Cabrini, the first American Saint, whose missionary sisters of the Sacred Heart in 1962 donated it to the Louisiana Landmarks Society, which moved it to its present site and restored it.

Erected 1976 by Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical year for this entry is 1708.

Location. 29° 58.909′ N, 90° 5.351′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Bayou St. John. It is on Moss Street south of Esplanade Ave, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1440 Moss St, 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.

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least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Pitot House (a few steps from this marker); The Grotto to Our Lady of Lourdes (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of All American Veterans (about 600 feet away); The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana (about 600 feet away); Our Lady of the Rosary Rectory (about 700 feet away); Jeanne Jugan (about 700 feet away); Metairie And Gentilly Ridges (about 800 feet away); Allard Plantation (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Other markers no longer nearby. Pitot House (was a few steps from this marker but has been replaced with another marker now near it); General Beauregard Equestrian Statue (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026

2. Pitot House

Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.