Garden District in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Goldsmith-Godchaux House

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2016

1. Goldsmith-Godchaux House Marker

Inscription. Designed by noted nineteenth century architect Henry Howard in 1859. Significant for its painted interiors. Has more fresco wall decoration and stenciling than probably any other mid-nineteenth century residence in the South.

Erected 1980 by Department of Culture, Recreation and Touricsm.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 29° 55.798′ N, 90° 4.633′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Garden District. It is on Jackson Avenue north of Magazine Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1122 Jackson Ave, New Orleans LA 70130, 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: Gasquet Bland House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Moore McNamara House (about 300 feet away); West Hobson House (about 400 feet away); Stewart House (about 400 feet away); Fernandez Upton Cottage (about 600 feet away); LaRocca Residence (about 700 feet away); Puech Shakspeare Tessier House (about 700 feet away); Trinity Church Episcopal (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2016

2. Goldsmith-Godchaux House Marker

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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 7, 2016

3. Goldsmith-Godchaux House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2016. This page has been viewed 1,741 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.