City Park in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Allard Plantation

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 4, 2016

1. Allard Plantation Marker

Inscription. Plantation of Louis Allard was purchased by his grandfather, Don Santiago Lorreins in 1770's from estate of Francisco Hery, called Duplanty, builder of the first Cabildo Building in N.O. in 1769. Acquired from Allard in 1845 by J. McDonough —- given to New Orleans in 1850.

(lower plaque) Dedicated by
Spirit of '76 Chapter LSDAR
December 8, 1968

Erected 1968 by Louisiana Tourist Development Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list.

Location. 29° 59.002′ N, 90° 5.528′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in City Park. It is at the intersection of City Park Avenue and North Carrollton Avenue, on the right when traveling west on City Park Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70119, 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: Metairie And Gentilly Ridges (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pitot House (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Pitot House (approx. 0.2 miles away);

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The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana (approx. ¼ mile away); Jeanne Jugan (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of All American Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away); The Grotto to Our Lady of Lourdes (approx. 0.3 miles away); Duelling Grounds (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Other markers no longer nearby. General Beauregard Equestrian Statue (was about 800 feet away but has been permanently removed); a different marker also named Pitot House (was approx. 0.2 miles away but has been replaced with another marker now near it).

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, March 4, 2016

2. Allard Plantation Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2016. This page has been viewed 2,322 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 16, 2016. 2. submitted on March 16, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.