Garden District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Maisonette Creole

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011

1. Maisonette Creole Marker

Inscription. In 1832 this site was a part of Jefferson Parish and was known as the Livaudais Plantation. In the late 90’s it was occupied as an English Apothecary and owned by R.N. Girland. Restored by Fannie Mae Goldman, 1960

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 29° 55.786′ N, 90° 5.084′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Garden District. It is on Prytania Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2726 Prytania 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: R.N. Girling’s “English Apothecary” (a few steps from this marker); Garden District (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Short’s Villa (within shouting distance of this marker); Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sully Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mayor Isaac W. Patton House (about 300 feet away); Commander’s Palace (about 400 feet away); McKnight Marinoni Nolan House (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011

2. Maisonette Creole Marker

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Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011

3. The Maisonette Creole

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,587 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.