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 structure 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° 57.344′ N, 90° 3.918′ 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 one of the River Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

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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: Pierre Maspero’s Exchange (here, next to this marker); Le Chevalier de Pradel - Jean Charles de Pradel de Lamaze (a few steps from this marker); Girod House (a few steps from this marker); St. Louis Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas Bertoli Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Louis J. Dufilho (within shouting distance of this marker); Jean Adrien Delpit House (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Chartres (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. Original Pierre Maspero’s Slave Exchange Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 7,890 times since then and 336 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.