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French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
 

De La Ronde House

 
 
De La Ronde House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011
1. De La Ronde House Marker
Inscription. Erected about 1807 by Major General Pierre Denis de la Ronde on whose St. Bernard Parish plantation the first engagement of the Battle of New Orleans was fought on December 23, 1814.

This was de la Ronde’s city residence until his death in 1825, owned by his son-in-law Gabriel Villere from 1827 until 1846 and by Philippe Villere until 1861.

Damaged by Hurricane Betsy in 1965, it was repaired and renovated by Dr. and Mrs. E. Ralph Lupin, 1967, S. Stewart Farnet, architect.
 
Erected by New Orleans Landmarks Commission.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1858.
 
Location. 29° 57.574′ N, 90° 3.731′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Chartres Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1021 Chartres 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. Residence of Don Manuel Lanzos (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Site of First U.S. District Court (about 300 feet away); Cucullu Row (about 300 feet away); Miltenbergers Home (about 300 feet away); Thomas Poree House (about 400 feet away);
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Andrew Jackson Hotel (about 400 feet away); Birthplace of Danny Barker (about 400 feet away); Provincial Motel (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
 
De La Ronde House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011
2. De La Ronde House Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,783 times since then and 117 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.

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