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
Home of James Pitot (1761 - 1831). Pitot was the first Mayor of the incorporated city of New Orleans, 1804- 1805. Also builder of one of the city's first cotton presses. Bought this house in 1811. Built around late 18th century.
Erected 1974 by Louisiana Tourist Development Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 29° 58.906′ N, 90° 5.36′ 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 east. 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.
Other nearby markers. At 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
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Other markers no longer nearby. Pitot House (has been replaced with this marker); 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 Marker
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
3. Pitot House Marker
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 11 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.
