Old Ursuline Convent

1749-1753

Next to site of first building erected in 1734

Home of Ursuline nuns who came from France “to relieve the poor, sick and provide education for young girls”

First girl’s school in Louisiana

Oldest building in Mississippi Valley

Marker is on Chartres Street near Ursuline Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

Credits and Sources:

HMDB