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Andrew Jackson, or “Old Hickory”, as he was more fondly known, was the 7th US president.  As a General, Jackson was instrumental in the victory of the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. A great victory for Jackson, the battle was fought in what is now known as Jackson Square, and the site at which his statue now stands. The statue is extremely unique due the fact that it is only supported by the two back legs of the horse with no other bracing. It 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 the Union occupation of the city during the Civil War.

For more info on this magnificent structure, visit our
Historic Orleans page.

A sign located to the entrance of the Place d’Armes park in Jackson Square in front of St. Louis Cathedral. One will find both French and Spanish names on various things since both nations at one time or another had possession and control over New Orleans in the past.

This is the Joan of Arc statue, but don’t worry, you can’t actually take a picture like this one. Thanks to the magic of Photoshop, all of the background powerlines and the power pole have been removed. Below is the plaque that marks the statue.

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This page last updated March 31, 2008
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