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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.
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