Carrollton Courthouse, Historic courthouse in Carrollton, New Orleans, US.
The Carrollton Courthouse stands as a Jeffersonian Neo-classical building with symmetrical design features, columns, and detailed architectural elements at its South Carrollton Avenue location.
Built in 1855 for $59,000 under architect Henry Howard's direction, the structure served as Jefferson Parish courthouse until 1874 when Carrollton merged with New Orleans.
The courthouse handled significant legal cases, including the 1858 Joseph Tom v. The Slave Ernest trial, which established legal recognition of slaves as persons.
Following extensive renovations completed in 2023, the former courthouse now functions as a luxury assisted living facility for senior citizens with memory care needs.
The building later became John McDonogh No. 23 School, marking the first institution in Louisiana to celebrate Arbor Day, with many original celebration trees still standing.
GPS coordinates: 29.94380,-90.13270
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:33
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