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

Veterans Memorial

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

1. Veterans Memorial Marker

Inscription. Among burials in this area are William P. Canby, U.S.N. and other Americans who died in the defense of the city in the Battle of New Orleans and the defeat of the British Army, January 8, 1815

Erected 1984 by New Orleans Archdiocesan Cemeteries.

Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • War of 1812. A significant historical date for this entry is January 8, 1815.

Location. 29° 57.579′ N, 90° 4.312′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Iberville. Marker is on 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In the Protestant Section (here, next to this marker); Eliza Lewis (here, next to this marker); Protestant Section (here, next to this marker); Claiborne Tomb (a few steps from this marker); Closures – Grillwork (within shouting distance of this marker); Orleans Battalion of Artillery (within shouting distance of this marker); Bernard de Marigny (within shouting distance of this marker); Homer Adolph Plessy (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

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This marker is located in the Protestant Section of Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1. 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.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, December 26, 2011

2. Veterans Memorial Marker

The central stone reads: To the memory of those who fell in the Battle of New Orleans January 8, 1815 Erected by the LA Society U.S.D. 1776 - 1812

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 625 times since then and 26 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.