French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

De La Ronde House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

1. De La Ronde House Marker

Inscription. Erected about 1807 by Major General Pierre Denis de la Ronde on whose St. Bernard Parish plantation the first engagement of the Battle of New Orleans was fought on December 23, 1814.

This was de la Ronde’s city residence until his death in 1825, owned by his son-in-law Gabriel Villere from 1827 until 1846 and by Philippe Villere until 1861.

Damaged by Hurricane Betsy in 1965, it was repaired and renovated by Dr. and Mrs. E. Ralph Lupin, 1967, S. Stewart Farnet, architect.

Erected by Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1858.

Location. 29° 57.574′ N, 90° 3.731′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Chartres Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1021 Chartres Street, 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: Calle de Conde (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Del Maine (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Calle de Conde (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Calle de Conde (within

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shouting distance of this marker); 530 Saint Philip Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de San Felipe (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Residence of Don Manuel Lanzos (about 300 feet away); Site of First U.S. District Court (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

De La Ronde House Marker - New paint on the house image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026

2. De La Ronde House Marker - New paint on the house

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

3. De La Ronde House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 3,019 times since then and 85 times this year. Last updated on March 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. Photos: 1. submitted on January 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on March 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 3. submitted on January 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.