Episodes Located: ORLEANS, Louisiana in the 1810's

  1. Legend of the Lafitte Brothers at 941 Bourbon Street
    date 1810 to 1823map ORLEANS, Louisianatags Crime/Violence, Economy, Law, Slavery, Urban-Life/Boosterism

    Once upon a time, two pirate brothers lived in the cottage at 941 Bourbon Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. Although it may seem outlandish, the strength of this local legend about the Lafitte brothers, Pierre and Jean, persists to this day. The National Survey of Historic Sites and Buildings, as well as The National Historic Landmarks Program, describe the structure on Bourbon Street as being built...

  2. Report On Levee Breach in New Orleans
    date May 7, 1816map ORLEANS, Louisianatags Economy, Migration/Transportation, Urban-Life/Boosterism

    On a Monday morning at 3 a.m., a breach in the levee allowed rushing waters to flood New Orleans. Within two days, the breach had expanded to be at least an acre in width. The areas initially most affected by the waters were the Cyprus swamp and St. John's Bayou. However, the waters were continuing to flow into the city, and it was predicted that by the time the flood waters stopped rising, the...

  3. Battle of New Orleans
    date January 8, 1815map ORLEANS, Louisianatags War

    The War of 1812 ended on December 24, 1814 with the Treaty of Ghent. However, one more battle against the British was fought in New Orleans on January 8, 1815 before news of the treaty had reached New Orleans. After receiving word that the British were going to attack, the Americans quickly gathered around Andrew Jackson. He recruited support from patriots in Tennessee and Kentucky, while also...