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

Pedesclaux-Lemonnier House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Pedesclaux-Lemonnier House Marker

Inscription. Pierre Pedesclaux, prominent notary purchased this site in 1795 and began construction of this house. Its design is attributed to Barthelemy Lafon architect, whose office was here in 1805. Purchased in 1811 by Dr. Yves Réné Lemonnier and François Grandchamps, pharmacist. The house was then completed by architects Latour and Laclotte and owned by the Lenonnier family until 1860. This house became famous as the setting of George Washington Cable’s 1873 story “Sieur George.”

Erected 1986 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 1795.

Location. 29° 57.467′ N, 90° 3.883′ 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 St. Peter Street on Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 640 Royal Street, New Orleans LA 70130, 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: Avart-Peretti House (a few steps from this marker); Commagère – Mercier House (within shouting distance of this marker); LaBranche Buildings (within shouting distance of this marker); Victor David House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Faulkner House (within shouting distance of this marker); David Bannister Morgan (within shouting distance of this marker); Quartier General de la Garde Municipale (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. Pedesclaux-Lemonnier House Marker

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024

3. Pedesclaux-Lemonnier 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 2,181 times since then and 97 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.