Jackson Square (New Orleans)
Jackson Square | |
Jackson Square in 2023, with Andrew Jackson's statue at center, and Saint Louis Cathedral center-back. | |
| Location | Bounded by Decatur, St. Peter, St. Ann, and Chartres Sts., New Orleans, Louisiana |
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| Coordinates | 29°57′27″N 90°03′47″W / 29.95750°N 90.06306°W |
| Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Built | 1721 |
| Part of | Vieux Carre Historic District (ID66000377) |
| NRHP reference No. | 66000375 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966 |
| Designated NHL | October 9, 1960 |
| Designated NHLDCP | December 21, 1965 |
Jackson Square, formerly the Place d'Armes (French) or Plaza de Armas (Spanish), is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase. In 2012 the American Planning Association designated Jackson Square as one of the Great Public Spaces in the United States.
The square is named for Andrew Jackson, who was credited with victory in the 1815 Battle of New Orleans and later became the 7th president of the United States.