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

Edgar Degas House

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

1. Edgar Degas House Marker

Inscription. This house was bequeathed to the artist and his sister by their maternal uncle Michael Musson. The property was at one time held by Wm. Kenner. Kenner was in New Orleans to assist Wm.C.C. Claiborne in the transfer of New Orleans and Louisiana Purchas from French to American Rule. Degas sold the house in 1866. Designated a National Landmark by the Department of the Interior in 1978.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.

Location. 29° 57.288′ N, 90° 4.02′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is at the intersection of Exchange Place and Bienville Street on Exchange Place. It is pedestrian traffic only on this section of Exchange Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 Exchange Place, 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: Conway’s Court (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Kolly Townhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Louisiana (within shouting distance of this marker); U.S. Branch Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Bienville (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Calle de Chartres (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rillieux – Waldhorn House (about 300 feet away); Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Additional keywords. Edgar Degas

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

2. Edgar Degas House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 13, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,704 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 13, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.