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

Thomas Poree House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Thomas Poree House Marker

Inscription. The ground floor of this building was erected for Juan Laporte in 1789 during the Spanish colonial period. It replaced an earlier, French colonial residence. The second floor was added in 1807 when Louis d’Aquin expanded his adjacent bakery into this building. Following D’Aquin’s bankruptcy in 1808 it became the residence of the Thomas Poree family. Mrs. Poree was an aunt of the historian Charles Gayarre who as a child stood on this balcony and cheered General Andrew Jackson’s army on its way to defend the city against the British in 1814.

Erected 1995 by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1789.

Location. 29° 57.557′ N, 90° 3.8′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is at the intersection of Royal Street and Dumaine Street on Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 842 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: Residence of Don Manuel Lanzos (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Real (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Miltenbergers Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of First Louisiana School (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Calle Real (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Santa Ana (within shouting distance of this marker); The Home of Mrs. Philip (Elizebeth) Werlin (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Calle de Conde (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. Thomas Poree House Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

3. Thomas Poree House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 4, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,184 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 4, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.