Old Ursuline Convent New Orleans, Louisiana

Old Ursuline Convent, French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Holly Hayes all photos →

The Old Ursuline Convent in New Orleans has the honor of being the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley. It was constructed in French Colonial style 1745-53 for nuns from Normandy to nurse the poor and teach young girls.

Location map of the Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans, Louisiana. Click to enlarge.

Aerial view of the Old Ursuline Convent, New Orleans, Louisiana. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address: 1114 Chartres St., New Orleans, Louisiana
Coordinates: 29.9607868° N, 90.0605718° W map · aerial
Date(s): 1745-1753; 1845
Website: oldursulineconventmuseum.com

Article Info

Page Title: Old Ursuline Convent
Date Published: April 20, 2021
Last Updated: April 15, 2024