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U.S. Court of Appeals--Fifth Circuit

U.S. Court of Appeals--Fifth Circuit is a historic place in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 15, 1974, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 74000937.

New Orleans, Orleans County, LouisianaListed February 15, 1974NRIS #74000937★ National Historic Landmark
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What is U.S. Court of Appeals--Fifth Circuit?

The John Minor Wisdom United States Court of Appeals Building is a historic courthouse for the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit located at 600 Camp Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2015 it was designated a National Historic Landmark for its extensive role in adjudicating issues of the American Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s. John Minor Wisdom, for whom it is now named, was a judge on the Fifth Circuit during that period.

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Listing details

Name
U.S. Court of Appeals--Fifth Circuit
City
New Orleans
County
Orleans County
State
Louisiana
Listed on the National Register
February 15, 1974
NRIS reference number
74000937
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
29.94800, -90.07926
When was U.S. Court of Appeals--Fifth Circuit listed on the National Register?

U.S. Court of Appeals--Fifth Circuit was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 15, 1974.

Where is U.S. Court of Appeals--Fifth Circuit located?

U.S. Court of Appeals--Fifth Circuit is located in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana at approximately 29.94800, -90.07926. See the map above.

Is U.S. Court of Appeals--Fifth Circuit a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. U.S. Court of Appeals--Fifth Circuit is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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