French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
This Cross
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
1. This Cross Marker
This cross has been dedicated to commemorate the complete renovation of all six buildings comprising the Archbishop Antoine Blanc Memorial and to mark the fourth major renovation of the Old Ursuline Convent/Archiepiscopal Residence constructed in 1745 - 1752 by French Colonial Army Engineers. The complete renovation and restoration of this entire complex was under the aegis of its owner, the Archdiocese of New Orleans, and was initiated and completed during the period of 1970 - 1978 by Reverend Monsignor Earl C. Woods, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, June 1, 1966, through June 30, 1992.
This cross was a gift of the City of Rouen, France, to the Archdiocese of New Orleans to be erected on this site to commemorate the arrival of the Ursuline Nuns in New Orleans from their convent in Rouen. Originally the cross was on the ridge of the roof of the old Ursuline Convent in Rouen and was given to the Archdiocese as a souvenir when the Rouen Convent had to be demolished because of severe structural damages. Mrs. Myldred Tronchet Masson Costa of New Orleans and Mrs. Lucie Godin of Rouen, France, initiated arrangements for the cross to be donated and transported to New Orleans.
The Installation of the cross on theses red premises was sponsored by the Archdiocese of New Orleans and Prance Amerique de la Louisiane.
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Erected 1992.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is June 1, 1966.
Location. 29° 57.653′ N, 90° 3.629′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is at the intersection of Chartres Street and Ursulines Ave, on the right when traveling north on Chartres Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1112 Chartres 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: Archbishop Antoine Blanc Memorial (here, next to this marker); Former Ursuline Convent (a few steps from this marker); Old Ursuline Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Le Carpentier/Beauregard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle del Arsena y de las Ursulinas (within shouting distance of this marker); Provincial Motel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1030-1032 Rue de Chartres (about 300 feet away); Birthplace of Danny Barker (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
2. This Cross Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 31, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
