History of New Orleans - Wikipedia
The history of New Orleans, Louisiana traces the city's development from its founding by the French in 1718 through its period of …
Timeline of New Orleans - Wikipedia
The following is a timeline of the history of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
New Orleans - History, Louisiana Purchase & Hurricane Katrina | HISTORY
Apr 5, 2010 · Founded by the French, ruled for 40 years by the Spanish and bought by the United States in the 1803 Louisiana …
New Orleans - French Quarter, Jazz, Mardi Gras | Britannica
2 days ago · In 1722 New Orleans was designated the capital of Louisiana, and in 1731 the city returned to the control of the French …
Aug 29, 2005 · The following timeline supplements the above summary with additional details on the economic history and …
Timeline: New Orleans | American Experience | PBS
April 9: French explorer Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, and a small party arrive at the mouth of the Mississippi River. La Salle …
The French in New Orleans - HISTORY
May 25, 2017 · It may be more than 200 years since the French have controlled New Orleans, but their influence is obvious in the …
The Founding of New Orleans | American Battlefield Trust
Aug 2, 2023 · The new Spanish government had to accommodate the ethnically diverse population of New Orleans. With most …
The Early History of New Orleans - New York Almanack
Jan 10, 2018 · Each episode features an interview with an historian who shares their unique insights into our early American past. It …
Library Guides: Early American History: New Orleans
Sep 29, 2026 · Early American History: New Orleans Guide to support research on the colonial and early republican periods of the …