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

Calle de Bienville

Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026

1. Calle de Bienville Marker

Inscription. When New Orleans was the Capital of the Spanish Province of Luisiana.

1762 - 1803

This street bore the name Calle de Bienville

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° 57.256′ N, 90° 3.993′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is at the intersection of Bienville Street and Chartres Street, on the right when traveling west on Bienville Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Bienville 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: U.S. Branch Bank (a few steps from this marker); Site of Kolly Townhouse (a few steps from this marker); Edgar Degas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Chartres (within shouting distance of this marker); Conway’s Court (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square (about 400 feet away); L'Union New Orleans Tribune Building (about 400 feet away); UpStairs Lounge Memorial (about 400 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. Calle de Bienville 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 10 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.