Map of Louisiana State Historical Marker Locations in the City of New Orleans
City of New Orleans Historical Markers
New Orleans Historical Marker
Decatur St., New Orleans,
LA,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
29° 57' 32.8932",
-90° 3' 38.3904"
Sighted as Indian portage to Lake Ponchartrain and Gulf of Mexico in 1699 by Bienville and Iberville. Founded by Bienville in 1718; named to honor Duke of Orleans, Regent of France. Called the Crescent City because of location in bend of the Mississippi River.