Jackson Barracks - New Orleans, LA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 29° 57.046 W 090° 00.621
15R E 788553 N 3317090
Jackson Barracks is a military base located in the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans at the boundary of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana.
Waymark Code: WM12VY7
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 07/22/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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From Wikipedia: "Jackson Barracks is the headquarters of the Louisiana National Guard. The base was established in 1834 and was originally known as New Orleans Barracks. On July 7, 1866, it was renamed in honor of Andrew Jackson. The National Register of Historic Places listed Jackson Barracks in 1976." (visit link)
Street address:
1-209 Jackson Barracks,
New Orleans, LA, United States
70117


County / Borough / Parish: Orleans Parish

Year listed: 1976

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1825-1849

Historic function: Defense

Current function: Domestic, Government

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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