Garden District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Colonel Short’s Villa
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
1. Colonel Short’s Villa Marker
In 1832 this property, which was part of the Lavaudais Plantation was subdivided into city squares. September 1, 1863 the house was seized by the federal forces occupying the city as property of an absent rebel.
In March 1864 the house briefly served as the executive mansion of the newly elected federal governor of Louisiana, Michael Hahn. It then became the residence of Major General Nathaniel P. Banks, U.S. Commander, Department of the Gulf.
On August 15, 1865 the house was returned to Colonel Short by the U.S. Government and he lived in it until his death in 1890.
An addition was made in 1906 and the house was restored in 1950.
The unusual cast iron morning-glory and cornstalk fence was furnished by the Philadelphia Foundry of Wood and Miltenberger.
Erected 1978 by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1864.
Location. 29° 55.798′ N, 90° 5.056′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Garden District. Marker is on Fourth
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. R.N. Girling’s “English Apothecary” (within shouting distance of this marker); The Sully Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Maisonette Creole (within shouting distance of this marker); Garden District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 (about 400 feet away); Mayor Isaac W. Patton House (about 400 feet away); McKnight Marinoni Nolan House (about 400 feet away); Commander’s Palace (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
2. Colonel Short’s Villa Plaque
This building has been recorded by the
Historic American Building Survey
of the United States Department of the Interior for its archives at the Library of Congress
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
3. Colonel Short’s Villa Marker
The cast iron morning-glory and cornstalk fence was furnished by the Philadelphia Foundry of Wood and Miltenberger.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
4. Colonel Short’s Villa
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
5. Colonel Short’s Villa
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
6. Colonel Short’s Villa
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 1,919 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
