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

Bernard de Marigny

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

1. Bernard de Marigny Marker

Inscription. Bernard de Marigny de Mandeville (1785-1868) a wealthy land-owner, served in the U.S. Army, participated in framing the first and second constitutions of Louisiana, and served in the Louisiana Territorial Legislature. He also was elected President of the Louisiana State Senate in 1822. Lost most of his wealth before his death. Mandeville, Louisiana was founded by him in the 1830’s. Two streets of New Orleans, Mandeville and Marigny, carry the family name.

Erected 1983 by New Orleans Archdiocesan Cemeteries.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical year for this entry is 1822.

Location. 29° 57.555′ N, 90° 4.313′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Iberville. It can be reached from Basin Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 429 Basin Street, New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Louisiana’s River Parishes.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

on the Gulf Coast,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Homer Adolph Plessy (here, next to this marker); Pons Family (here, next to this marker); General Humbert (a few steps from this marker); Probably The Oldest Extant Wall Vaults (a few steps from this marker); Louisiana Revolutionary War Patriots (a

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few steps from this marker); Layton Family (a few steps from this marker); Orleans Battalion of Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Italian Mutual Benevolent Society Tomb (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

More about this marker. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is bound by Basin, St. Louis, Conti and Treme Streets with the main entrance on Basin Street. Established in 1789 it is the oldest extant cemetery in New Orleans.

Regarding Bernard de Marigny. A wealthy planter, Bernard de Marigny's major claim to fame is that he introduced the game of craps to America. Unfortunately, for him, he was not very good at it and he died penniless.

Also see . . . Bernard de Marigny - Wikipedia. (Submitted on January 15, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Additional keywords. gambling

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

2. Bernard de Marigny Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,612 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 15, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.