French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Former site of Holy Family Sisters’ Convent
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
1. Former site of Holy Family Sisters’ Convent Marker
Inscription.
Former site of Holy Family Sisters’ Convent. . The old Orleans Ballroom built in 1817, served a number of purposes over the decades. Its most unique function was as a convent, orphanage, and school for the Sisters of the Holy Family, a religious community of negro nuns, now located on the Chef Menteur Higway. The Society of the Sisters, founded in 1842 in New Orleans by Miss Henriette Delille (1813-1862), a free woman of color, taught the bond and free, cared for the orphans, and administered to the needs of the poor, aged, and sick. This site was the center of the nun’s ministry to members of their race from 1881 to 1964.
The old Orleans Ballroom built in 1817, served a number of purposes over the decades. Its most unique function was as a convent, orphanage, and school for the Sisters of the Holy Family, a religious community of negro nuns, now located on the Chef Menteur Higway. The Society of the Sisters, founded in 1842 in New Orleans by Miss Henriette Delille (1813-1862), a free woman of color, taught the bond and free, cared for the orphans, and administered to the needs of the poor, aged, and sick. This site was the center of the nun’s ministry to members of their race from 1881 to 1964.
Erected by Archdiocesan Bicentennial Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1817.
Location. 29° 57.527′ N, 90° 3.882′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Orleans Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 715 Orleans Street, New Orleans LA 70116, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Thomas House (within shouting distance of this marker); Plique – La Branche House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); LaBranche Buildings (about 300 feet away); Pat O’Brien’s
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 25, 2011
2. Former site of Holy Family Sisters’ Convent Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 917 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 10, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
