The Heart of City Life
Jackson Square in Front of St. Louis Cathedral
From the beginnings of New Orleans the general area of what is now known as Jackson Square was the center of New Orleans life. It’s closeness to the Mississippi River Port, the church and the government buildings made it the hub of local shipping and commerce.
Jackson Square area functioned as a hub of city of life throughout the rule of the French, the Spanish, then again the French and even after the American rule took over after the Louisiana purchase.
How It Became Jackson Square
After the Battle of New Orleans in 1814, the Baroness Pantalba financed the redesign of the area and lobbied for a more beautiful public square. The square was named in honor of Andrew Jackson, the hero of the battle of New Orleans for which one of three statues are in honor of. The square itself is surrounded by a beautiful iron gate. On the inside you’ll find many beautiful flowers and plants with pathways and benches all for observers to enjoy the splendor of the square.
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