Jackson Square, New Orleans

Jackson Square, also known as Place d’Armes, is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Prior to its expansion, early New Orleans was originally centered around what was then called the Place d’ Armes. After the Battle of New Orleans, in 1814, the Place d’ Armes was renamed Jackson Square, after general Andrew Jackson. In the center of the park stands an equestrian statue of Jackson erected in 1856, one of three in America by sculptor Clark Mills. The square was originally designed by architect and landscaper Louis H. Pilié, although he is only given credit for the iron fence. Jackson Square is roughly the size of a city-block. The design of Jackson Square was modeled on the famous Place des Vosges in Paris France. The square originally overlooked the Mississippi River across Decatur Street, but the view was blocked in the 19th century by the building of larger levees. The riverfront was long given to shipping, but the administration of Mayor Moon Landrieu put in a scenic boardwalk along the river across from the Square; it is known as the “Moon Walk” in his honor.  New Orleans tourist attractions.
GPS travel destinations: 29° 57′ 25.93″ N, 90° 3′ 47.04″ W

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New Orleans Hornets vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Jan 13, 7:00pm at New Orleans Arena, 1501 Girod St, New Orleans, LA Styx Jan 13, 8:00pm at House of Blues - New Orleans, 225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA Get more information and watch videos of Styx New Orleansat http://www.concertbazaar.com Find other New Orleans Concert Events.Please check timings again..Need quick cash for bu... An Adoption Option Jan 14, 11:00am at Jefferson Feed and Garden Supply, 4421 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, LA LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager ... An Adoption Option Jan 14, 12:00pm at Neighborhood Pet Market, 231 N. Carrollton Ave., New Orleans, LA LA/SPCA adoption counselors and volunteers will be on hand to help you select the right pet for your family. A variety of shapes, colors and sizes of four-legged friends eager ... Pet First Aid & CPR Course Jan 14, 1:30pm at LA-SPCA, 1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans, LA This hands-on training course will teach you the basics in animal handling, restraint, pet first aid and CPR using realistic animal mannequins. Taught by a Red Cross certified ...

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