Lafayette Square, Historic public park in Central Business District, New Orleans, United States.
Lafayette Square spans 2.5 acres across from Gallier Hall, featuring walking paths, benches, and green spaces lined with mature oak trees.
Charles Laveau Trudeau designed this square in 1788 during Spanish rule, making it the second oldest park in New Orleans after Jackson Square.
The square displays bronze statues of historical figures, including Henry Clay in the center and Benjamin Franklin along Camp Street.
The park functions as a central venue for the Wednesday at the Square concert series, festivals, and community gatherings throughout the year.
The First Presbyterian Church bell from Lafayette Square was used by General Benjamin Butler to signal curfew during New Orleans occupation from 1862 to 1865.
Location: Louisiana
GPS coordinates: 29.94830,-90.07030
Latest update: May 13, 2025 20:10
New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz, reveals its musical history through its neighborhoods and concert halls. The French Quarter features wrought-iron balconies and Creole buildings facing St. Louis Cathedral, while Bourbon Street is home to jazz clubs and music venues. Preservation Hall has upheld the jazz tradition since 1961 in a building from the 18th century, and Jackson Square hosts musicians and street performers in the city center. The musical heritage extends from the Marigny district, with its Creole houses and clubs, to Congo Square, once a gathering place for African music in the 19th century. The Garden District showcases its 19th-century homes surrounded by gardens, while City Park offers 500 hectares of century-old oaks and botanical gardens. The Louisiana State Museum completes this exploration with its regional history and art collections.
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