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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME5H_the-old-mortuary-chapel_New-Orleans-LA.html
Built in 1826 as a burial church for victims of yellow fever, the chapel is the oldest surviving church in the city. Now Our Lady of Guadelupe, the chapel is the official chapel of the New Orleans Police and Fire Departments.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDW2_louis-satchmo-armstrong_New-Orleans-LA.html
His trumpet and heart brought everlasting joy to the world, embodying jazz as The Pulse of Life. In appreciationNational Park Service/Tourism CaresApril 18, 1976.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDTG_lafayette-square_New-Orleans-LA.html
(Obverse) Planned in 1788 as a public place for Faubourg Ste. Marie, the City's first suburb, this Square honors American Revolutionary War Hero, Marie Joseh Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette. He declined the invitation to bec…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDT5_congo-square_New-Orleans-LA.html
Congo Square is in the "vicinity" of a spot which Houmas Indians used before the arrival of the French for celebrating their annual corn harvest and was considered sacred ground. The gathering of enslaved African vendors in Congo Square originated…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD6O_academy-of-the-sacred-heart_Arnaudville-LA.html
Second oldest institution of learning in Louisiana, opened in 1821 by Mother Aud? and Sister Layton, Religious of the Sacred Heart. The Society was brought to America in 1818 by Blessed Philippine Duchesne.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD6M_confederate-mass-grave_Sunset-LA.html
"While Texas will mourn the loss of her brave sons, she will treasure the memory as the glorious martyrs of our common country's independence." The above words echo from the report of Colonel O. M. Roberts regarding men of the 11th, 15th & 18th Tx…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCHY_pioneer-park_Leesville-LA.html
Is dedicated tothe pioneers of Vernon Parish, their descendantsand to all people of West Louisiana. November 16, 1993
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8VR_marie-laveau_New-Orleans-LA.html
This Greek revival tomb is reputed burial place of this notorious "Voodoo Queen". A mystic cult, Voodooism, of African origin, was brought to this city from Santo Domingo and flourished in 19th century. Marie Laveau was the most widely known of ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8QW_the-steamer-new-orleans_New-Orleans-LA.html
On January 10, 1812, the steamer "New Orleans" commanded by Nicholas Roosevelt, arrived on this spot. It was the first steamboat to successfully navigate the Ohio and Mississippi rivers. Steamboats were a major factor in the growth of New Orleans …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8QV_town-of-carrollton_New-Orleans-LA.html
Laid out by Charles Zimpel in 1833 on site of Macarty Plantation, formerly uppermost part of Bienvilles's 1719 land grant. Jefferson Parish seat 1852-1874. Annexed 1874 by New Orleans. 1854 courthouse designed by Henry Howard.