Ursuline Convent

Ursuline Convent is a church in , . Ursuline Convent is situated nearby to the neighborhood , as well as near .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include New Orleans Mint and Jackson Square.

Museum
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The operated in , , 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. is situated 1,000 feet east of Ursuline Convent.

Park
, 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.

Madame John's Legacy is a historic house museum at 632 Dumaine Street in the of , . Completed in 1788, it is one of the oldest houses in the French Quarter, and was built in the older French colonial style that was still prevalent in New Orleans at that time. is situated 850 feet southwest of Ursuline Convent.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include French Market and French Quarter.

Neighborhood
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.

The is the oldest and most famous and visited neighborhood of . It was laid out in French and Spanish colonial times in the 18th century.

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.

Ursuline Convent

Latitude
29.96076° or 29° 57′ 39″ north
Longitude
-90.0609° or 90° 3′ 39″ west
Elevation
7 feet (2 metres)
Open location code
76XFXW6Q+8J
Geo­Names ID
4344421
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