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. Click to hear the 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 (DAR) 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. Marker 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.

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

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line); Pitot House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Croatian Benevolent Association of Louisiana (approx. ¼ mile away); In Memory of All American Veterans (approx. ¼ mile away); Duelling Grounds (approx. 0.3 miles away); Our Lady of the Rosary Rectory (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Portage (approx. 0.4 miles away); Beatles Only Concert Performance in Louisiana (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

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 958 times since then and 236 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.