French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
U.S. Branch Bank
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
1. U.S. Branch Bank Marker
First home & domicile of Ursuline Nuns on arrival from France
1727
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1805.
Location. 29° 57.254′ N, 90° 4′ 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. Edgar Degas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Conway’s Court (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Judge Fred J. Cassibry Square (about 400 feet away); Bank of Louisiana (about 400 feet away); L'Union New Orleans Tribune Building (about 400 feet away); The Birthplace of “Dixie” (about 500 feet away); Rillieux – Waldhorn House (about 500 feet away); Bienville Monument (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 24, 2011
2. U.S. Branch Bank Marker
The marker is to the right of the entrance, behind the light pole.
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 674 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on January 9, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
