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

The Birthplace of “Dixie”

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

1. The Birthplace of “Dixie” Marker

Inscription. On this site from 1835 to 1924 stood the Citizens State Bank, originator of the “Dixie.” In its early days, the bank issued its own $10 bank note, with the French work “Dix” for “ten” printed on the note’s face. As the currency became widespread, people referred to its place of origin as “the land of the Dix,” which was eventually shortened to “Dixieland.” Through the song and legend, the word became synonymous with America’s Southland.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1835.

Location. 29° 57.229′ N, 90° 4.093′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of Royal Street and Iberville Street on Royal Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 134 Royal Street, New Orleans LA 70130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. America's First Movie Theater / Vitascope Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Conway’s Court (about 400 feet away); Merchants Mutual Insurance Company Building (about 400 feet away); U.S. Branch Bank (about 500 feet away); Edgar Degas House

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(about 500 feet away); Original Old Absinthe Bar (about 600 feet away); Canal Street Under French and Spanish Rule (1718-1803) (about 700 feet away); Site of Kolly Townhouse (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011

2. The Birthplace of “Dixie” Marker

The Birthplace of “Dixie” Marker (<i>wide view</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2018

3. The Birthplace of “Dixie” Marker (wide view)

Iberville & Royal Street Sign (<i>view from near marker</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, May 10, 2018

4. Iberville & Royal Street Sign (view from near marker)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,295 times since then and 38 times this year. Last updated on August 24, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 6, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2018, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.