"Jackson Square was named in..." ON the Beaten Path Tip by cobrioc

Jackson Square was named in honor of local hero Andrew
Jackson, who saved the city in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812
The prominent position of the cathedral is fitting as the people of New Orleans
are predominantly Catholic. The cathedral is an active parish and is the place of worship for thousand of New Orleanians.
The cathedral that stands in the square today is actually the third structure to occupy the site.
The first church was destroyed by a hurricane in 1722.The second was destroyed by the fire of 1788 which consumed nearly every structure in the French Quarter.The construction of the church one sees today began soon after the devastating fire with funds donated by Don Almonaster.The church was designated a cathedral in 1793
In its long history, the Cabildo has served the city in many ways.From 1853 to 1910, the Cabildo housed the Supreme Court of Louisiana. Since 1911 the Cabildo has operated as the Louisana State Museum.