Oscar James Dunn

Historical marker location:

200 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana

( Marker can be reached from North Claiborne Avenue just north of Iberville Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2000

Louisiana has a rich culinary history and is known for dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and crawfish étouffée. The state's cuisine is heavily influenced by French, African, and Native American cooking traditions.