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New Orleans

The city known for its jazz and Mardi Gras celebration, New Orleans is still rebuilding after the devastating 2005 Hurricane Katrina.

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Who were the first settlers in New Orleans?

Tom preson when he caused the boscastle flood

When was New Orleans created?

The french founded the city of New Orleans in 1718

What is the flight time from Miami to New Orleans?

The approximate driving time and mileage information -

Between: Miami, FL

and: New Orleans, LA

Driving miles: 862

Driving time: 13 hrs 30 mins

- is based on traveling non-stop in good driving conditions. Driving time does not take into consideration conditions which may extend travel time such as weather, road work, border crossings, and rush hour traffic in urban areas. Mileage denotes actual road miles covered as opposed to Point A to Point B linear distances on a map.

Why having control of new Orleans was so important to the US?

New Orleans and the rest of Louisiana more than doubled the size of the United States.Napoleon Bonaparte offered to sell Louisiana ~ more than 800,000 square miles ~ for just $15 million. He did this because he needed money for the war.

Why New Orleans important to US?

The Mississippi River serves as an abundant source for the fishing industry, as well as a source of drinking water for the state of Louisiana. The state ships the bulk of the grain and petroleum that are used by the United States via the Mississippi River.

Why was new Orleans important Americans?

New Orleans was important to America because many American goods passed through it's port at the mouth of the Mississippi River.

What was the average age of people attending the mardi gras in new Orleans?

There is no average age... there are babies in strollers as well as elderly people, and all of the age groups are spread fairly evenly.

Where is the Middle American Research Institute Of Tulane University in New Orleans Louisiana located?

The address of the Middle American Research Institute Of Tulane University is: Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118

Is New Orleans the main city of New Netherlands?

Was New Orleans the main city of New Netherlands would be the more appropriate way to say it. The answer is false, New Amsterdam was the main city.

Is there a Dave and Busters in New Orleans LA?

No there is not, though rumors are that one is scheduled to open at the Flamingo around the summer of 2012

What is the phone number of the Jackson Barracks in New Orleans Louisiana?

The address of the Jackson Barracks is: 6400 St Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117

Where is the New Orleans Museum Of Art in New Orleans Louisiana located?

The address of the New Orleans African American Museum is: 1418 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116

What day in 1963 did it snow in New Orleans?

I'll get this started. As a qualifier, I'm from Metairie, which borders New Orleans on its western side so I can't guarantee that these dates involved snow but I lived no more than 10 miles from New Orleans during any of these snowfalls so I'm fairly sure about these:

December 22, 1989

March 12, 1993

December 25, 2004

December 11, 2008

When did Capture of New Orleans happen?

The Union gained control of the Mississippi river in the spring of 1862. The victory at Shiloh gave the North the advantage in the fight for control of the Mississippi River and the river valley.

Is new Orleans a perceptual region?

No, it is a formal region. (specifically spelled out by governement bodies.)

How far in driving is Mississippi to new Orleans?

The driving distance from Gulfport, Mississippi to Jackson, Mississippi is 158 miles via US-49 N per MapQuest. The driving time per MapQuest is 2 hours and 49 minutes.

Who caused the Jesse belle to crash?

first mate Cory Sculley sabotaged caption Entinel's compass by wedging his medallion in the back because Entinel was going to propose to the real Jesse belle whom he named the boat after Sculley was Jealous word on the street is that Sculley was the only survivor when he got back home he proposed to Jesse belle he got rejected Jesse belle was not over the death of her beloved Caption Entinel Jesse belle died a loner but Sculley has decedents still living today

Has it ever snowed in New Orleans?

yes

I can remember 4 times,

1963

1973

1989

2004

now you can add 12-11-08

You can add in:

Jan 23-24 188 1 5"

Feb 14-15 1895 8.2"

Jan 5, 1897 1"

Feb 12, 1899 3"

Jan 22, 193 .3"

Feb 12, 1958 1"

Source: The Times-Picayune Feb 13, 1958.