Steamer New Orleans - New Orleans LA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Geojeepsters
N 29° 57.405 W 090° 03.757
15R E 783489 N 3317623
This marker describes the first steamboat landing in New Orleans.
Waymark Code: WM6ZY6
Location: Louisiana, United States
Date Posted: 08/11/2009
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member dh2000dh
Views: 27

Marker Text:

On January 10, 1812 the "New Orleans" commanded 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 as a major port.
Marker Name: Steamer New Orleans

Marker Type: Plaque

What does marker relate to?: Other

Year Erected or Date Dedicated: 01/01/1963

Parish: Orleans

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