French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Site of Kolly Townhouse
First Ursuline Convent and Charity Hospital
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
1. Site of Kolly Townhouse Marker
Inscription.
Site of Kolly Townhouse. First Ursuline Convent and Charity Hospital. Jean-Daniel Kolly, banking councillor to the Elector of Bavaria and large investor in the Company of the Indies, had a townhouse built on this site shortly after the founding of New Orleans in 1718. The Sainte-Reyne, concession upriver, controlled by Kolly, leased the residence for use as a provisional convent by the Ursuline nuns. After arriving at the port from the Balize by pirogue on August 6, 1727, the religious established themselves and remained here until July 17, 1734. The building was later used for the first charity hospital, established by gift of Jean Louis, former sailor for the Company of the Indies. Archdiocese Bicentennial Commission
Jean-Daniel Kolly, banking councillor to the Elector of Bavaria and large investor in the Company of the Indies, had a townhouse built on this site shortly after the founding of New Orleans in 1718. The Sainte-Reyne, concession upriver, controlled by Kolly, leased the residence for use as a provisional convent by the Ursuline nuns. After arriving at the port from the Balize by pirogue on August 6, 1727, the religious established themselves and remained here until July 17, 1734. The building was later used for the first charity hospital, established by gift of Jean Louis, former sailor for the Company of the Indies.
Archdiocese Bicentennial Commission
Erected by Archdiocese Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Churches & Religion. A significant historical date for this entry is July 17, 1964.
Location. 29° 57.338′ N, 90° 4.108′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is at the intersection of Chartres Street and Bienville Street on Chartres Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 Chartres 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. Edison Place (a few steps from this marker); Original Old Absinthe Bar
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
2. Site of Kolly Townhouse Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,334 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
