French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Camino Real y Muelle
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
1. Camino Real y Muelle Marker
1762 - 1803
This street bore the name Camino Real y Muelle
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1762.
Location. 29° 57.451′ N, 90° 3.717′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is at the intersection of Decatur Street and St. Ann Street, on the right when traveling north on Decatur Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 Decatur 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, 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: Cafι Du Monde (here, next to this marker); Oscar James Dunn (a few steps from this marker); The Washington Artillery Park (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Camino Real y Muelle (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome To Jackson Square (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Welcome To Jackson Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Evans Creole Candy Factory (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woldenberg Riverfront Park (about 300 feet 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. Camino Real y Muelle Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 3, 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. submitted on March 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
