The 14th Ward or Fourteenth Ward is a division of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, one of the 17 Wards of New Orleans. Nickname: Location in the State of Louisiana and the United States Coordinates: , Country United States State Louisiana Parish Orleans Founded 1718 Government  - Mayor Ray Nagin (D) Area  - City  350. ... The city of New Orleans, Louisiana is divided into 17 Wards. ...

The Ward was formed in 1870 from part of Jefferson City and the town of Greenville which were annexed by New Orleans. It is also known as "The silk Stocking Ward".

Boundaries

The Ward is roughly shaped like a wide "L" stretching back from the Mississippi River. The lower boundary is Jefferson Avenue and then South Broad, across which is the 13th Ward. The upper boundary is Lowerline Street (formerly the lower boundary of Carrollton, Louisiana with Greenville), across which is the 16th Ward. The back boundary is Washington Avenue, across which is a portion of the 2nd Ward. For the river in Canada, see Mississippi River (Ontario). ... The 13th Ward or Thirteenth Ward is a division of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. ... Carrollton is a neighborhood of uptown New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. It is the part of uptown New Orleans furthest up river from the French Quarter. ... The 16th Ward or Sixteenth Ward is a division of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, one of the 17 Wards of New Orleans. ... The 2nd Ward or Second Ward of New Orleans, Louisiana is one of the 17 Wards of New Orleans. ...

Cityscape and landmarks

The Ward includes some of the most famous landmarks of Uptown New Orleans. The site of the World Cotton Centennial 1884 World's Fair is now Audubon Zoo and Audubon Park. The area around the Park contains a number of architecturally significant mansions. Across Saint Charles Avenue, route of the famous St. Charles Avenue Streetcars, are Tulane University and Loyola University New Orleans. The former site of Dominican College, just up from Broadway, is also in the Ward; it is now a satellite campus of Loyola. The "Fraternity Row" is along Broadway, and around Broadway and Freret are a cluster of businesses catering to the University communities. Notable commercial areas include the Uptown Square shopping center on Broadway by the River, and the Calhoun Street area back from Claiborne Avenue. Further back from Claiborne, the Ward includes part of the Fountainbleau and Broadmoor neighborhoods. Uptown is a large area of New Orleans, Louisiana. ... The 1884 Worlds Fair was held in New Orleans, Louisiana. ... Worlds Fair is any of various large expositions held since the mid-19th century. ... The Audubon Zoo is a zoo located in New Orleans and is part of the Audubon Nature Institute. ... Audubon Park entrance gates on the St. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The St. ... Tulane University is a highly selective, private, nonsectarian, coeducational research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana. ... Logo of Loyola University New Orleans Loyola University New Orleans is a private, co-educational Jesuit university in the United States with 5,000 students (3,000 undergraduates). ... The Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house at Lafayette College. ... For the traditional meaning of the word mall, see mall. ... Broadmoor is neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana. ...