Historic Sites

A statue of Don Bernardo de Galvez, who became governor of Louisiana in February, 1777. De Galvez, a Spaniard, is said to be one of the most romantic figures of New Orleans history. De Galvez became the most popular man of his time in the Louisiana colony through brilliant military victories and the wedding of a Creole girl. The achievements of de Galvez were so appreciated by the Spanish government that he was promoted to lieutenant-general and in 1785 was made captain-general of Cuba, Louisiana and Florida. Dying at the age of only 38, among his accomplishments were also the succession of his father as Viceroy to Mexico.

Once the seat of Spanish government and now a museum, located next door to St. Louis Cathedral. The Cabildo was erected in 1779 but burned in the Great Fire of 1788. After it was rebuilt in 1797, it was called the ‘Capitol House’ (Casa Capitular). Inside were signed the papers which returned Louisiana to France and then its transference to the United States in 1803. The Cabildo was seriously damaged by a fire in May 1988 and has since undergone restoration.

“Old Hickory”, the 7^th U.S. President. As a General, he was instrumental in the victory of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. It was in (what is now) Jackson Square (and where his statue now stands) that celebrations after the victory were held and Jackson’s acclaim was made. The statue (which is extremely unique due the fact that it is only supported by the two legs of the horse with no other bracing) was designed by Clark Mills and stands at the center of Jackson Square in the Place d’Armes. The motto “The Union must and shall be preserved” was added to the monument during a Union occupation of the city during the Civil War.

The golden statue of Joan of Arc, the 15^th Century military leader, seer and Saint. Joan of Arc is the patron saint of New Orleans. The Statue is located near the French Market on Decatur Street. Incidentally, the golden statue photo would be difficult without the magic of Photoshop assisting in the removal of background power lines.


	The aging, very narrow (see the other Huey P. Long Bridge on this site), and soaring Huey P. Long Bridge, which crossed the Mississippi far up river from the Central Business District but providing free access to the East Bank. Named after the popular governor who initiated construction.

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