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

Molly Marine

November 10, 1943

— "Free a Marine to Fight" —

Molly Marine Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 14, 2009

1. Molly Marine Marker

Inscription. Rededicated July 1, 1966 in honor of Women Marines who serve their country in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps.

[Sculptor: Enrique Alferez]

Erected 1943 by City of New Orleans.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1794.

Location. 29° 57.355′ N, 90° 4.415′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is at the intersection of Elk Place and Canal Street, in the median on Elk Place. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Military Women's National Monument (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Louis Armstrong (about 700 feet away); Sears Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Immaculate Conception Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Pythian Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); Archaeology Finds Our Past (approx. 0.2 miles away); Basin Street (approx. 0.2 miles away); Unearthing Storyville (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.

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Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. The bronze replica at Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Quantico, VA.

Also see . . . Art In New Orleans. (Submitted on August 13, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland.)

"Molly Marine" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 14, 2009

2. "Molly Marine"

the original statue by sculptor Enrique Alferez

Molly Marine Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 14, 2009

3. Molly Marine Statue

Photographed By Pfc. Mary A. Staes, April 11, 2006

4. Molly Marine

The Molly Marine statue depicts a female Marine, with the inscription "Free A Marine To Fight." The statue was erected in 1943 and is the only statue dedicated to Marines in New Orleans.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,588 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 11, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. 4. submitted on August 13, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.