USA > Louisiana > New Orleans > Society and Culture > History > Historic Districts
Online Highways logo

Jackson Square

Jackson Square was the Place d'Armes by the French and Plaza de Armas by the Spanish. In this area the militia drilled and the citizens met. The Place d'Armes, site in 1803 of the Louisiana Purchase ceremony, was renamed Jackson Square in the 1850's in honor of Andrew Jackson, the hero of the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 and later President of the United States.

Artists set up shop, using the iron fence as a display for their works. Musicians, dancers, jugglers, mimes and clowns add to the festive atmosphere.

Read reviews and find deals for hotels in New Orleans.

Free candid New Orleans reviews from VirtualTourist. Read about hotels, things to do, restaurants, and more. Get the best deals for New Orleans hotels by comparing Travelocity, Hotels.com and Orbitz.

Visit Online Highways' interactive American History project. A team of researchers is developing a site that will present U.S. history in the context of present day travel.

Location Decatur & Chartres Streets
New Orleans Louisiana

Reviews

No reviews have been posted



 
Satchmos at Jackson Square (Hotels and Motels)
 

Search



To find what you need in New Orleans use the Yellow Pages

New Orleans Hotel Deals

by OneTime


City:

Hotel Name:

Check-In Date:

Check-Out Date:

Guests:


New Orleans
Travel Guide
Get Tips, Reviews & Pictures of Hotels, Restaurants & more in New Orleans
Hotels
Reviews: 217
Pics: 113
Must See Activities
Tips: 617
Pics: 509
Restaurants
Reviews: 460
Pics: 261
Nightlife
Tips: 312
Pics: 204
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 163
Pics: 124
Tourist Traps
Tips: 78
Pics: 37
Warnings Or Dangers
Tips: 132
Pics: 39
User reviews by VirtualTourist.com