Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
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| Jackson Square, the most historic spot in New Orleans, was the place that Bienville marked out for the review of French troops, hence the name Place d'Armes. Here were held the most important meetings in Louisiana. The first Declaration of Independence in the United States took place here in 1768. In the center of the square General Jackson was crowned the hero of Chalmette by the Creole girls of Louisiana in 1815. |
