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Decatur St., New Orleans, LA, USA

Latitude & Longitude: 29° 57' 32.8932", -90° 3' 38.3904"

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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.

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