French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Evans Creole Candy Factory
Since 1900
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 2, 2012
1. Evans Creole Candy Factory Marker
of Louisiana's heritage is the famous
Creole cuisine which produced such
tasty delicacies as the praline, crisp
candy made by adding pecans to boiling
sugar. A similar confection was made
in France with almonds, but when
the Louisiana colonists substituted pecans
for the almonds and used brown sugar rather
than refined sugar, they created an
entirely new candy, a candy that is
distinctively Southern in flavor
and richness.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 29° 57.489′ N, 90° 3.681′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Decatur Street near Dumaine Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 848 Decatur Street, New Orleans LA 70116, 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: Camino Real y Muelle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Camino Real y Muelle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cafι Du Monde (about 300 feet away); Oscar James Dunn (about 300 feet away); The French Market
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Another marker is no longer nearby. New Orleans (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding Evans Creole Candy Factory. In the French Market, it was established by Andre Dulac-Evans in 1900. Dulac-Evans began with hand-made pralines, a crisp candy consisting of pecans in boiled sugar. Pralines are said to have originated with French soldier Marshal du Plessis-Praslin's cook, Clιment Lassagne in the early 17th century. New Orleanians substituted Lassagne's almonds and refined sugar with pecans and brown sugar to make a uniquely local favorite. In 1968, Jay Cuccia purchased Evans Famous Creole Candies and expanded its operations.
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 2, 2012
2. Evans Creole Candy Factory Marker
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 2, 2012
3. Evans Creole Candy Factory
Photographed by Mike Stroud, April 2, 2012
4. Evans Creole Candy Factory
Credits. This page was last revised on November 28, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. This page has been viewed 1,562 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 8, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina.
