Jackson Barracks
Jackson Barracks is a military post which has been a part of the New Orleans landscape since the first half of the 19th century. It has been through the Mexican War, the Civil War and Reconstruction, both World Wars and countless hurricanes and floods. Devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the post has undergone a massive rebuilding project and continues to be an important presence in the city and the state.
Access: Driving
Distance: ~1 mile, ~5 minutes to drive along Delery St
Tips: Jackson Barracks is still an active military facility. Most of the post is inaccessible to the general public. Buildings and structures on the base are visible from residential Delery Street.
The museum area, located in Area C (signs indicate it outside the post), is open to the public with ID check required during regular business hours. Located between St. Claude Avenue and Claiborne Avenue. The address is 6400 St. Claude Avenue.
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Jackson Barracks Historic Garrison Overview
The Historic Garrison section of Jackson Barracks consists of the original post constructed in the 1830s. These 19 buildings, surrounded by a 12 foot wall, served four companies of US Army regulars.…
Jackson Barracks: The Historic Garrison's lost buildings
The only buildings that have been lost from the 1830s complex are the post's original headquarters and the two towers that were nearest the river. In 1912, new levee construction required their…
Jackson Barracks: The Historic Garrison's Officers' Quarters
The 10 large, remaining buildings on the perimeter of the original post still serve their purpose as officer and high level noncommissioned officer (NCO) quarters. Famous officers that were stationed…
Jackson Barracks: The Historic Garrison's Quadrangle, Sally Port, and Towers
The four buildings creating a quadrangle on the north end of the Historic Garrison originally housed enlisted soldiers. After the demolition of the original headquarters, Building 8, the structure…
Jackson Barracks: Beauregard Drive
The second-oldest area of the post is currently referred to as "Beauregard Drive," after the street that runs from Fleming Hall to the river levee. The land it sits on was originally purchased by the…
Jackson Barracks: Fleming Hall
In the 1920s, Jackson Barracks was transferred from the regular Army to the state's National Guard. From 1936 to 1940, Louisiana adjutant general Raymond H. Fleming utilized the federal Works Progress…
Jackson Barracks: "Building 35" and Post Headquarters
The current Post Headquarters buildings were built in the early 20th century and are deemed historic structures. They housed various offices over the years. Units headquartered in these buildings have…
Jackson Barracks: Polo Field and Adjutant General's Office
In the 1920s and 30s, the large field north of the Historic Garrison, east of Fleming Hall and Post Headquarters, was used as a polo field. Officers in the 108th Cavalry held tournaments and New…
Jackson Barracks: The Museum Complex
In 1974, the Louisiana Military History and State Weapons Museum was established at Jackson Barracks. By the end of the decade it was housed in the old Powder Magazine, a building dating to 1837. Due…
Jackson Barracks: The Readiness Centers and the Barracks' Place in the Community
The Washington Artillery, now known as the 141st Field Artillery Regiment, is Louisiana's most historic military unit. Jackson Barracks has been its home since 1923. Part of the post-storm…Tour curated by: Louisiana National Guard. Tour by Rhett Breerwood, LANG Historian