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

Navy Landing

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026

1. Navy Landing Marker

Inscription. Dedicated by the City of New Orleans to honor the personnel of the United States Navy and offer appreciation for their sacrifices and service to the nation and the city.

Erected 1991 by City of New Orleans.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Military • Waterways & Vessels.

Location. 29° 57.161′ N, 90° 3.767′ W. Memorial is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Front Street. The marker is in Goldring Woldenberg Riverfront Park overlooking the Mississippi River. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial 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

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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: The Holocaust Memorial of the City of New Orleans (a few steps from this marker); New Orleans Holocaust Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); The Holocaust (within shouting distance of this marker); Monument to the Immigrant (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Natchez Steamboats (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sugar Wharves at the Port (approx. 0.2 miles away); Importer's Bonded Warehouses - Henry Howard, Architect (approx. 0.2 miles away); Riverboat Cotton Bales (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Battle of Liberty Place Monument (was about 600 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Navy Landing Marker on the riverfront image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026

2. Navy Landing Marker on the riverfront

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026

3. Navy Landing Marker on the riverfront

Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.