Jackson Square, Public square in French Quarter, New Orleans, United States.
Jackson Square covers a green space of 2.5 acres surrounded by iron fences and features walkways intersecting at a central statue.
Originally named Place d'Armes in 1721, the square was renamed in 1851 to honor Andrew Jackson after his victory in the Battle of New Orleans.
The square functions as an open-air artist colony where painters display their work on the iron fence while musicians perform in front.
The pedestrian zone around Jackson Square includes three surrounding streets that were closed to vehicle traffic in 1971: Chartres, St. Peter, and St. Ann.
The central bronze equestrian statue of Andrew Jackson, created by Clark Mills in 1856, is one of three identical versions in the United States.
Location: New Orleans
Inception: 1721
Part of: French Quarter
GPS coordinates: 29.95750,-90.06306
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:20
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.
New Orleans displays its heritage through churches, museums, and historic buildings. The city presents cultural influences in architecture, music, and art, from Irish immigrants to African culture.
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