Historical Marker
Edward A. Davis House
Historical marker location:
2500 Prytania Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
( Marker is at the intersection of Prytania Street and Second Street on Prytania Street.)
The Louisiana State Penitentiary, commonly known as "Angola," is one of the largest maximum-security prisons in the United States. It is named after the former plantation on which it was built, and it is known for its extensive agricultural operations.