French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Calle de Chartres
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
1. Calle de Chartres Marker
1762 - 1803
This street bore the name Calle de Chartres
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° 57.421′ N, 90° 3.849′ 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 Wilkinson Street, on the right when traveling north on Chartres Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 Chartres St, New Orleans LA 70130, 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: Bosque House (a few steps from this marker); Upper Pontabla Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Literary Landmark (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de San Pedro (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cabildo (within shouting distance of this marker); Napoleon 12-pounder cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Tolosa (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Cabildo (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
2. Calle de Chartres Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 6 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.
