JACKSON SQUARE:
These coordinates take you to the world famous Jackson Square, located in the heart of the historic old French Quarter of New Orleans.
Near these coordinates you will find the “Welcome to Jackson Square” sign which you will need to trefer to in order to confirm that you found this Virtual cache.
In the 1700s the field which eventually became known as Jackson Square was originally the Place d’Armes where the New Orleans militia would practice their military drills. After the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 the square was officially named Jackson Square in honor of the General Andrew Jackson, who had led the American forces to victory during the battle.
In 1856 a statue was erected in the Square commemorating General Andrew Jackson for saving New Orleans from capture by the British. You can read more about the Battle of New Orleans here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_New_Orleans
Many other features have been added to the Square over the years; other statues, a wrought iron fence with four beautiful gates, water fountains, palm trees, and flowers. The Square is surrounded by historic buildings and other points of interest, including: the Saint Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Presbytere, the Pontalba buildings, Jax Brewery, Cafe du Monde, the French Market, the Moon Walk, and of course, the Mighty Mississippi River just on the other side of the levee.
Jackson Square has long been a popular tourist attraction, as has the entire French Quarter, with its myriad of unique shops, cafes, museums, and restaurants. Three of the four streets which surround Jackson Square only allow pedestrians. On them you will find artists, singers, musicians, and magicians plying their wares or performing for tips.
In 1960 Jackson Square was declared a National Historic Landmark, for its central role in the city's history, and for being the site where in 1803 Louisiana was made United States territory after the Louisiana Purchase.
In 2012 the American Planning Association designated Jackson Square as one of the Great Public Spaces in the United States.
You can read more about Jackson Square here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Square_(New_Orleans)
PROOF YOU FOUND THIS VIRTUAL CACHE:
To log this cache as found, you must prove that you have visited the “Welcome to Jackson Square” sign which is at this Virtual Cache’s coordinates by choosing one of the following methods of proof:
Either:
A. Include with your FOUND log a photograph of yourself in front of (or beside) one of the 18 locations listed under the Map Key on the sign at these coordinates. Any one of them would make a great photo spot. (DO NOT UPLOAD A PHOTOGRAPH OF THE SIGN !)
or
B. If you do not want to upload a photograph of yourself, then send a private message / email to the cache owner correctly answering all seven of the following questions, the answers of which can all be found on the sign at this cache’s coordinates, without having to visit any other locations in the park.
Questions:
1. What is the name of person whose statue is in the center of the Square?
2. What year was his statue erected?
3. What are the names of the three Pedestrian Only streets which surround the Square?
4. Who is allowed in the building at Map Key location #9?
5. What animal is there a statue of at Map Key location #1?
6. Add up all of the years prior to the 20th century on the sign and give the total:
7. What year was the building at Map Key location # 14 erected?
Failure to provide proof will result in your log being deleted.
ENJOY:
There is much to explore here. Enjoy visiting the locations in and around the Square which interest you. If you appreciate this cache then please give it a Favorite Point. Thank you for visiting. Happy Caching - The CaneMaster Family
THANK YOU:
A big THANK YOU to Kash785 for doing all of the onsite foot work which made this Virtual cache possible.
Virtual Rewards 3.0 - 2022-2023
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2023. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 3.0 on the Geocaching Blog.