National Register of Historic Places

Lower Garden District

New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana

Listed

September 6, 1972

Type

District

Period

Colonial

Ref No.

72000560

Location

New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana

29.93468, -90.07225

Significance

Lower Garden District is a historic district in New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1972, under reference number 72000560. Its period of significance dates to the Colonial era. It is recognized for its significance in Community Planning and Development, Landscape Architecture and Commerce.

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Nearby Historic Sites

Lower Garden District (Boundary Increase)

St. Mary's Assumption Church

Nearby Battles

New Orleans Race Riot (1866)

1866Frontier

1.1 mi

Questions about this property

When was Lower Garden District listed on the National Register?

Lower Garden District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 6, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Lower Garden District?

Lower Garden District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Lower Garden District?

The period of significance for Lower Garden District is recorded as the colonial era.

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