Fauboug Marigny

In 1805 Bernard de Marigny began the subdivision of his plantation, creating the first suburb below the original city. As Americans settled up-river, immigrants and free persons of color settled in Faubourg Marigny.

Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association

Marker is at the intersection of Esplanade Avenue and Frenchmen Street on Esplanade Avenue.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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