New Orleans - Louisiana Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

First sighted as Indian portage to Lake Ponchartrain and Gulf in 1699 by Beinville and Iberville. Founded by Bienville in 1718; named by him in honor of the Duke of Orleans, Regent of France. Called the Crescent City because of location in bend of the Mississippi.

Marker Name: New Orleans Marker Type: Roadside What does marker relate to?: City/Parish/State Year Erected or Date Dedicated: 01/01/1968 Parish: Orleans Link to more information:: Not listed

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