About this property
Congo Square (French: Place Congo) is an open space, now within Louis Armstrong Park, which is located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana, just across Rampart Street north of the French Quarter. The square is famous for its influence on the history of African American music, especially jazz. It was named after the large number of Bakongo slaves, that gave rise much of its cultural influences.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 92001763. It was listed on January 28, 1993.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Congo Square listed on the National Register?
Congo Square was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 28, 1993.
What type of historic resource is Congo Square?
Congo Square is classified as a site in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Congo Square?
The period of significance for Congo Square is recorded as the listed era.
Can I research the history near Congo Square?
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