French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Cathedral of St. Louis, King of France
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 4, 2009
1. Cathedral of St. Louis, King of France Marker
[Cast at the top of the marker is a rendering of the church]
Cathedral
of
St. Louis, King of France
The first church on this site designed by Adrien de Pauger was erected 1724-1727 and was destroyed in the great fire of 1788.
The second church - a gift of Don Andres Almonester y Roxas designed in Gilberto Guillemard - begun in 1788 and dedicated as a cathedral on Christmas Eve 1994.
The church served until it was enlarged and essentially rebuilt 1849-1851 from designs of J.N.B. de Pouilly, architect.
Designated as the metropolitan church of the archdiocese of New Orleans in 1850.
On December 9, 1964, Pope Paul VI bestowed upon it the rank of Minor Basilica.
Dedicated May 1, 1966 in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of New Orleans and in commemoration of service for 175 years of the diocese est. April 25, 1793.
[At the bottom of the marker is a emblem of the Orleans Parish Landmarks Commission]
Erected 1966 by Orleans Parrish Landmarks Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Colonial Era • Notable Buildings. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1793.
Location.
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Presbytère (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Square - Vieux Carré (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cabildo (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish cannon (within shouting distance of this marker); Don Bernardo de Galvez (within shouting distance of this marker); Quartier General de la Garde Municipale (within shouting distance of this marker); To the French Patriots of 1768 (within shouting distance of this marker); Lower Pontalba Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
More about this marker. The marker is on the wall northeast of the main (Place John Paul II) entrance to the cathedral - between St. Ann and St. Peter Streets, and across Place John Paul II from Jackson Square in the city's French Quarter - a.k.a. the Vieux Carré.
Also see . . .
1. Wikipedia entry for the St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 14, 2009
2. Cathedral of St. Louis, King of France Marker -
visible on the building, between the lamp posts, lower right of photo.
2. Wikipedia entry for St. Louis (Louis IX , King of France). (Submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)
Additional keywords. Roman Catholicism; Diocese of Louisiana and the Floridas.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 14, 2009
3. Basilica Cathedral of St. Louis, King of France
- view from across Jackson Square (the colonial Plaza de Armas) with the landmark Cabildo and Presbytére buildings on its left and right, respectively.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 14, 2009
4. Interior memorial to the visit of His Holiness Pope John Paul II, September 12, 1987
Photographed By Mike Stroud, April 1, 2012
5. Dedication 200 Years
King of France
(A Minor Basilica)
In observance of the
American Revolution Bicentennial
1975-1976
This historic church was restored
through the generosity of
the people of God of the
Archdiocese of New Orleans
The Most Rev. Philip M. Hannan
Archbishop
Rededicated April 25, 1976
on the 183rd anniversary
of the creation of the Diocese
of Louisiana and the Floridas
with New Orleans as the See City.
Luis Peñalver y Cárdenas,
First Bishop 1793-1801
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 2,019 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 5. submitted on April 13, 2012, by Mike Stroud of Bluffton, South Carolina. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
