National Register of Historic Places
Jackson Square
Jackson Square is a historic place in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000375.
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Jackson Square
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About this place
What is Jackson Square?
Jackson Square, formerly the Place d'Armes (French) or Plaza de Armas (Spanish), is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase. In 2012 the American Planning Association designated Jackson Square as one of the Great Public Spaces in the United States.
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Listing details
- Name
- Jackson Square
- City
- New Orleans
- County
- Orleans County
- State
- Louisiana
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000375
- Resource type
- structure
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 29.95747, -90.06314
When was Jackson Square listed on the National Register?
Jackson Square was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Jackson Square located?
Jackson Square is located in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana at approximately 29.95747, -90.06314. See the map above.
Is Jackson Square a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Jackson Square is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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