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

Dominique Bouligny House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Dominique Bouligny House Marker

Inscription. Erected in 1831 by Dominique Bouligny. Construction was begun by John McLeary and completed by James Crowe. The cast-iron verandah is a later addition. Bouligny, born in New Orleans in 1773, was a soldier, statesman, and planter. He was a lieutenant in the Spanish Colonial Louisiana Infantry Regiment, a major in the American Louisiana Fourth Regiment, and member of “the Committee for Defense of New Orleans” during the Battle of New Orleans. Bouligny served on the illustrious Cabildo, Louisiana’s first territorial legislature, the Orleans Parish Police Jury, and in the United States Senate. He was also a sugar planter, sugar mill operator, and tafia producer.

Erected 1997 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 1831.

Location. 29° 57.749′ N, 90° 3.659′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1217 Royal 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 Real (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Calle Real (within shouting distance of

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this marker); Calle del Hospital (within shouting distance of this marker); Gauche House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calle de Bourbon (about 300 feet away); Gallier House (about 300 feet away); Frances Benjamin Johnston House (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Calle de Bourbon (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Regarding Dominique Bouligny House. Tafia, mentioned in the marker's text, was a cheap version of rum made mostly for local consumption.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. Dominique Bouligny House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,774 times since then and 72 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.