French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Old Ursuline Convent
1749-1753
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
1. Old Ursuline Convent Marker
Next to site of first building erected in 1734
Home of Ursuline nuns who came from France “to relieve the poor, sick and provide education for young girls”
First girl’s school in Louisiana
Oldest building in Mississippi Valley
Erected 1995 by Louisiana Society, National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion • Colonial Era. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1734.
Location. 29° 57.642′ N, 90° 3.641′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Chartres Street near Ursuline Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1112 Chartres Street, New Orleans LA 70116, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Archbishop Antoine Blanc Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Le – Carpentier/Beauregard House (within shouting distance of this marker); Provincial Motel (within shouting distance of this marker); Birthplace of Danny Barker (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallier House
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
2. Old Ursuline Convent Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
3. The Old Ursuline Convent
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 28, 2011
4. The Old Ursuline Convent
Postcard by Sam Alltmont, Pub., circa 1905
5. Ursulines Convent, New Orleans, La.
This is a view of the Convent from the southeast, with the preceding pictures of the Convent being from the northwest. The wrap-around veranda visible here is no longer extant.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 905 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 3, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5. submitted on February 28, 2015. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
