Faubourg Marigny - New Orleans LA
N 29° 57.724 W 090° 03.464
15R E 783945 N 3318225
A historic marker at the corner of Esplanade and Decatur Streets preserves the history of an early suburb of New Orleans
Waymark Code: WMNC6M
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 02/11/2015
Views: 9
A historic marker in the French Quarter preserves the history of an early suburb of New Orleans, carved from a 17th century plantation.
The marker reds as follows:
"FAUBURG MARIGNY
In 1805 Bernard de Marigny began the subdivision of his plantation, creating the first suburb below the original city. As Americans settled up-river, immigrants and free persons of color settled in Faubourg Marigny."
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Marker Name: Faubourg Marigny
Marker Type: Roadside
What does marker relate to?: City/Parish/State
Parish: Orleans
Year Erected or Date Dedicated: Not listed
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