Bayou St. John in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

History of United Cab

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026

1. History of United Cab Marker

Inscription. Formed in 1938, it was unsuccessful at first, it was reorganized in March of 1940. United cab was the first cab company to go against Yellow Cab who had control of all the cab stands in the city. The organization faced an up hill battle with Yellow Cab & City Hall But thanks to members such as Edward Condon, John Anzalone and James Kohlman they were able to keep United Cab moving foreward. Today United Cab has over four hundred cabs in it's fleet and continue to serve the wonderful people of New Orleans and all its visitors.

Presented to Parkway Bakery from all the United Cab drivers past present & future. Thanks for giving us the business.

Erected by United Cab.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1938.

Location. 29° 58.418′ N, 90° 5.417′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Bayou St. John. It is on Hagan Avenue. The sign is in the open-air patio at Parkway Bakery & Tavern, near the steps coming out of the restaurant into the patio. Touch for map. Marker is at or

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near this postal address: 538 Hagan Avenue, New Orleans LA 70119, 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: James T. Nix (a few steps from this marker); Parkway Bakery & Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); United Cab (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Parkway Bakery & Tavern (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Didier Dreux (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Portage (approx. 0.4 miles away); Warren Easton Charter High School (approx.

Parkway's outdoor patio image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, April 1, 2026

2. Parkway's outdoor patio

The sign is on the right side of this photo.

0.4 miles away); The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Inc. (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. A set of photographs and captions with additional United Cab history is immediately below this sign.

Also see . . . United Cab official site. (Submitted on April 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

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 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.