Algiers Point

Algiers Point is a location on the Lower Mississippi River in , . In river pilotage, Algiers Point is one of the many points of land around which the river flows—albeit a significant one.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Cita Dennis Hubbell Branch and New Orleans Mint.

Library
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is a library.

Museum
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The operated in , Louisiana, as a branch mint of the United States Mint from 1838 to 1861 and from 1879 to 1909. During its years of operation, it produced over 427 million gold and silver coins of nearly every American denomination, with a total face value of over US$307 million.

Park
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, formerly the Place d'Armes or Plaza de Armas, is a historic park in the of , . It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history, and as the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory pursuant to the Louisiana Purchase.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include French Market and New Orleans.

Neighborhood
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The is a market and series of commercial buildings spanning six blocks in the of , . Founded as a Native American trading post predating European colonization, the market is the oldest of its kind in the United States.

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Way down yonder in , you'll find the roots of jazz and a blossoming culture that is unlike anything else on Earth. Here, the laid-back atmosphere of the riverfront South has mixed with French sophistication, Spanish style, and African-American energy to create something greater than the sum of its parts.

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The , commonly just Marigny, is a hip neighborhood just "below" the . Best known for the great live music district on Frenchmen Street, the Marigny also offers neighborhood cafes & businesses, historic architecture, and more.

Algiers Point

Latitude
29.95251° or 29° 57′ 9″ north
Longitude
-90.05178° or 90° 3′ 6″ west
Elevation
10 feet (3 metres)
Open location code
76XFXW3X+27
Open­Street­Map ID
node 928291324
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4314561
Wiki­data ID
Q4724230
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Satellite Map

Discover Algiers Point from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Persian—“Algiers Point” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: “Algiers Point”
  • Dutch: “Algiers Point”
  • Persian: “الجزیره پوینت”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as French Quarter and Warehouse District.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Confetti Park and The House of The Rising Sun.

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