"Place d'Armes," 1803, Future SIte of Jackson Square
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Familiar landmarks missing include: 2nd floor of the Presbytere, completed in 1813; the Pontalba Buildings, constructed between 1849 and1851; and the Andrew Jackson monument, dedicated on February 9, 1856.
Courtesy of the Collections of the Louisiana State Museum
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Battle of New Orleans: Introduction
Almost 200 years ago, on January 8, 1815, Major General Andrew Jackson and his outnumbered American defenders overwhelmed veteran British troops at the Battle of New Orleans. The battle took place…