National Register of Historic Places

U.S. Mint, New Orleans Branch

U.S. Mint, New Orleans Branch is a historic place in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000875.

New Orleans, Orleans County, LouisianaListed March 30, 1973NRIS #73000875★ National Historic Landmark

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What is U.S. Mint, New Orleans Branch?

The New Orleans Mint operated in New Orleans, Louisiana, as a branch mint of the United States Mint from 1838 to 1861 and from 1879 to 1909. During its years of operation, it produced over 427 million gold and silver coins of nearly every American denomination, with a total face value of over US$307 million. It was closed during most of the American Civil War and Reconstruction.

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Name: U.S. Mint, New Orleans Branch
City: New Orleans
County: Orleans County
State: Louisiana
Listed on the National Register: March 30, 1973
NRIS reference number: 73000875
Resource type: building
National Historic Landmark: Yes
Coordinates: 29.96132, -90.05805

When was U.S. Mint, New Orleans Branch listed on the National Register?

U.S. Mint, New Orleans Branch was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 30, 1973.

Where is U.S. Mint, New Orleans Branch located?

U.S. Mint, New Orleans Branch is located in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana at approximately 29.96132, -90.05805. See the map above.

Is U.S. Mint, New Orleans Branch a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. U.S. Mint, New Orleans Branch is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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