National Register of Historic Places

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is a historic place in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 70000255.

New Orleans, Orleans County, LouisianaListed April 15, 1970NRIS #70000255★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop?

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is a historic structure at the corner of Bourbon Street and St. Philip Street in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. Most likely built as a house in the 1770s during the Spanish colonial period, it is one of the oldest surviving structures in New Orleans.

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Listing details

Name
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
City
New Orleans
County
Orleans County
Listed on the National Register
April 15, 1970
NRIS reference number
70000255
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
29.96107, -90.06363
When was Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop listed on the National Register?

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop was added to the National Register of Historic Places on April 15, 1970.

Where is Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop located?

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is located in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana at approximately 29.96107, -90.06363. See the map above.

Is Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.