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

Site of First U.S. District Court

Photographed by Pat Filippone, November 13, 2012

1. Site of First U.S. District Court Marker

Inscription. In 1792 the Spanish Colonial Government built a boy's public school on this site. After the Louisiana Purchase it served as the first United States District Court of the Louisiana Territory.

Here in 1815, after the Battle of New Orleans General Andrew Jackson was fined $1000 for contempt of court in a dispute following his refusal to lift martial law before confirmation of peace was received.

The old building was demolished in 1888 when the present building was erected.

Erected 1995 by Orleans Parrish Landmarks Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War of 1812. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #07 Andrew Jackson series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1792.

Location. 29° 57.603′ N, 90° 3.778′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. It is on Royal Street south of St Philip Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 919 Royal Street, New Orleans LA 70116, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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: Andrew Jackson Hotel (a few steps from this marker); 1032 Royal Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Miltenbergers Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle Real (within shouting distance of this marker); Calle de San Felipe (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Poree House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); De La Ronde House (about 300 feet away); Residence of Don Manuel Lanzos (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024

2. Site of First U.S. District Court Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 6, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 656 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 6, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 2. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.