National Register of Historic Places
Old Ursuline Convent
Old Ursuline Convent 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 66000376.
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Old Ursuline Convent
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About this place
What is Old Ursuline Convent?
Ursuline Convent was a series of historic Ursuline convents in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. In 1727, at the request of Governor Étienne Perier, nuns from the Ursuline Convent of Rouen (Normandy) went to New Orleans to found a convent, run a hospital, and take care of educating young girls.
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Listing details
- Name
- Old Ursuline Convent
- City
- New Orleans
- County
- Orleans County
- State
- Louisiana
- Listed on the National Register
- October 15, 1966
- NRIS reference number
- 66000376
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 29.96057, -90.06077
When was Old Ursuline Convent listed on the National Register?
Old Ursuline Convent was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.
Where is Old Ursuline Convent located?
Old Ursuline Convent is located in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana at approximately 29.96057, -90.06077. See the map above.
Is Old Ursuline Convent a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Old Ursuline Convent is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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