Bayou St. John in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Pitot House
Built Late 18th Century
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 16, 2010
1. Pitot House Marker
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 29° 58.906′ N, 90° 5.361′ W. Marker was in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It was in Bayou St. John. It was on Moss Street 0.2 miles south of Esplanade Avenue, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1440 Moss Street, New Orleans LA 70119, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker was in Louisiana’s River Parishes. It was also in the American South, specifically in the Deep South, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it was in North America, a Gulf of Mexico state, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it found 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 location: A different marker also named Pitot House (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Pitot House (a few steps from this marker); The Grotto to Our Lady of Lourdes (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory of All American Veterans (about 600 feet away); The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana (about 700 feet away); Our Lady of the Rosary Rectory (about 700 feet away); Jeanne Jugan (about 700 feet away); Metairie And Gentilly Ridges (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, April 16, 2010
2. Pitot House Marker
Photographed by David Seibert, circa 1970
3. Pitot House in its new location
Photographed by David Seibert, circa 1964
4. The Ducayet House
The Pitot House originally stood about 100 feet south of its present location on Bayou St. John, adjoining church property. The church intended to tear the Pitot House down, but a swap was arranged. The Ducayet House (at one time the Ducayet family owned both properties) was torn down, shown in this photo, and the Pitot House moved onto a new foundation at this location and restored. The church was able to expand into the old site of the Pitot House.
Photographed by Craig Doda, February 14, 2026
5. Pitot House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2015. This page has been viewed 872 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2015. 3, 4. submitted on September 15, 2017, by David Seibert of Sandy Springs, Georgia. 5. submitted on March 28, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
