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

Campanel Cottage

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Campanel Cottage Marker

Inscription. Barthelemy Campanel purchased this site in 1806 and likely built this cottage and two adjacent Toulouse Street cottages in 1811 as rental property. Campanel, a free man of color, operated a hardware store on North Peters Street, and his family owned this cottage until 1882. After a series of subseqent owners, Leoncio Saulny, Jr. purchased the cottage in 1945 and operated a hardware store here until his death in 1984.

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 1806.

Location. 29° 57.518′ N, 90° 4.036′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of Toulouse Street and Dauphine Street on Toulouse Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 901 Toulouse Street, New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Xiques House (within shouting distance of this marker); My Bourbon Home (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The French Opera House (about 400 feet away); Gardette - Le Pretre House (about 500 feet away); St. Peter Guest House (about 500 feet away); Hermann – Grima House

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(about 600 feet away); Tennessee Williams (about 600 feet away); Plique – La Branche House (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. Campanel Cottage Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 829 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.