French Quarter in New Orleans in Orleans Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Colonel Michel Rortier
1750-1819
Restored by New Orleans Archdiocesan Cemeteries 1980
Erected 1980 by New Orleans Archdiocesan Cemeteries.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Military. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 29° 57.569′ N, 90° 4.264′ W. Marker is in New Orleans, Louisiana, in Orleans Parish. It is in the French Quarter. Marker is on Basin Street west of Saint Louis Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 425 Basin St, New Orleans LA 70112, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louis Moreau-Lislet (here, next to this marker); Carlos Trudeau (here, next to this marker); Ignace de Lino Chalmette (a few steps from this marker); Francois de Verges (within shouting distance of this marker); Multiple Burials (within shouting distance of this marker); "Oven" Vaults (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (within shouting distance of this marker); Pierre (Pedro) Voisin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Orleans.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 40 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 26, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.