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

Original Pierre Maspero’s Slave Exchange

Est. – 1788

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. Original Pierre Maspero’s Slave Exchange Marker

Inscription. Within this historic structures slaves were sold and Andrew Jackson met with the Lafitte Brothers and planned the defense for the historic and epic Battle of New Orleans. At this monumental battle the British surrendered to American troops commanded by General Jackson.

American independence was finalized and General Jackson went on to become the seventh President of the United States of America.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list.

Location. 29° 57.414′ N, 90° 4.025′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is at the intersection of Chartres Street and Saint Louis Street on Chartres Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 438 Chartres 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: Jack Teagarden (within shouting distance of this marker); Hermann – Grima House (within shouting distance of this marker); Tortorici’s (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Boimaré-Macarty House (about 300 feet away); Pecquet Building

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(about 300 feet away); The French Opera House (about 300 feet away); Merieult House (about 400 feet away); Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. Original Pierre Maspero’s Slave Exchange Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 7,813 times since then and 259 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.