Events with tag - French Louisiana

January 1, 1702

Establishment of Fort Louis de la Louisiane

French explorers established Fort Louis de la Louisiane in present-day Mobile, Alabama, marking the first permanent French settlement in Louisiana. The fort served as the capital of French Louisiana and secured France's presence in the Mississippi River Valley.

May 7, 1718

Founding of New Orleans

Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Bienville established New Orleans as the capital of French Louisiana, strategically positioning it along the Mississippi River with an initial settlement of 50 men. The city was named after Philippe II, Duke of Orleans, who served as Regent of France.