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

Site of First Louisiana School

1725

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Site of First Louisiana School Marker

Inscription. On this site Father Raphael de Luxembourg Capuchin Pastor of the parish Church of St. Louis (later the Cathedral) opened the first school in French Colonial Louisiana. Classes in reading, writing, music, French, Latin and religion were conducted for beginners: in liberal arts for the more advanced students. The original house, which served as school, was purchased from Augustin Langlois. Among early teachers in this school for boys were Pierre Fleurtet A. Layman and the Capuchin Brothers St. Julien and Cyril.

Erected 1961 by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education.

Location. 29° 57.524′ N, 90° 3.807′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on St. Ann Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 625 St Ann 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

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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: The Home of Mrs. Philip (Elizebeth) Werlin (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Real (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Santa Ana (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Calle de Santa Ana (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Poree House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Presbytère (within shouting distance of this marker); Residence of Don Manuel Lanzos (within shouting distance of this marker); Lower Pontalba Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. Site of First Louisiana School 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 2,598 times since then and 90 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.