Galliano

Historical marker location:

Galliano, Louisiana

( Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street (State Highway 1) and Rusty Eymard Parkway, on the right when traveling south on West Main Street.)

Circa 1830's.

Jazz music was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The city's unique mix of African, Caribbean, and European cultures contributed to the development of this distinctive musical genre.