Mid-City in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Charles Didier Dreaux
June 3, 2011
1. Charles Didier Dreaux Monument
Born in New Orleans May 11, 1832
First Conf. officer from Louisiana
Killed in the War Between
the States on the field of
honor near Newport News, VA.
On July 5, 1861
His last words were
"Boys steady"
Nobler braver never lived
Erected 1922.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 11, 1804.
Location. 29° 58.237′ N, 90° 5.615′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in Mid-City. Memorial is at the intersection of North Jefferson Davis Parkway and Canal Street, on the left when traveling north on North Jefferson Davis Parkway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Orleans LA 70119, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Warren Easton Charter High School (approx. ¼ mile away); Third Ward World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gen. Albert Pike (approx. half a mile away); The Old Portage (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Inc. (approx. 0.7 miles away); Central Congregational Church 1872-2005 / Celebrating Central Church's Legacy (approx.
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2. Charles Didier Dreaux Monument
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