French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Le Carpentier/Beauregard House
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
1. Le – Carpentier/Beauregard House Marker
by Joseph Le Carpentier Auctioneer,
(Grandfather of Paul Morphy
Worlds Chess Champion).
Francois Correjolles, Architect.
James Lambert, Builder.
Sold in 1833 to John A. Merle
who built the adjacent garden
which existed until 1865 and was
restored in 1954 by the
Keyes Foundation.
Residence of
General P.G.T. Beauregard C.S.A.
1866-1868
Placed her by the Vieux Carre Commission
1960
Erected by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.
Location. 29° 57.659′ N, 90° 3.657′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Chartres Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1113Chartres Street, New Orleans LA 70116, 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: Calle del Arsena y de las Ursulinas (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Ursuline Convent (within shouting distance of this marker); Archbishop Antoine Blanc Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); This Cross (within shouting distance
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Regarding Le Carpentier/Beauregard House. National Register of Historic Places:
LeCarpentier-Beauregard-Keyes House ** (added 1975 - - #75000853)
1113 Chartres St. , New Orleans
Historic Significance: Person, Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer: Lambert,James, Dorrejolles,Francisco
Architectural Style: No Style Listed
Historic Person: Keyes,Frances Parkinson
Significant Year: 1826
Area of Significance: Architecture, Literature
Period of Significance: 1825-1849
Owner: Private
Historic Function: Domestic
Current Function: Recreation And Culture
Also see . . . Beauregard-Keyes House. Society of Architectural Historians website entry (Submitted on February 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
2. Le – Carpentier/Beauregard House Marker
The marker is on the right.
circa 1910
3. The Old Home of General Beauregard, New Orleans, La.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
4. Le – Carpentier/Beauregard House
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
5. Le Carpentier/Beauregard House
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
6. The Keyes Garden
To Frances Parkinson Keyes for her contribution to Louisiana literature, the restoration of Beauregard House and garden, and establishment of the Keyes Foundation.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
7. The Keyes Garden
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 28, 2011
8. The Keyes Garden
The Le Carpentier/Beauregard is above.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
9. Le Carpentier/Beauregard House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 2, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,539 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on February 28, 2015. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 9. submitted on March 1, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
