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1788, destroyed 856 buildings all starting from a barn, the myth is the cow kicked over the oil lantern
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There have been two "great fires" in New Orleans history: the one mentioned above, and another in 1794 that destroyed 212 structures. The "cow myth," however, originated with the "Great Chicago Fire" of 1871.
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What is the annual precipitation in New Orleans?
New Orleans receives an average of 64 inches of rain per year.
What is the prevailing wind direction in New Orleans?
There is no prevailing wind direction in new orleans. It changes throughout the year
What state has the port of New Orleans?
The Port of New Orleans is in the city of New Orleans in the state of Louisiana.
Which of the following is the relative location of New Orleans?
The relative location for New Orleans is Dallas, because you can find it in the Texas area the same way for New Orleans.
What hurricane hit new Orleans in 2012?
Hurricane Isaac hit New Orleans in 2012.
When was Down in New Orleans created?
Down in New Orleans was created on 2008-01-29.
When was Way Down Yonder in New Orleans created?
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans was created in 1922.
Do New Orleans Regional Transit Authority have a park n ride from New Orleans east to down town New Orleans?
No.
What are the ratings and certificates for Down in New Orleans - 2006?
Down in New Orleans - 2006 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:MA (2010)
What us city is the birthplace of jazz?
The earliest forms of jazz started in New Orleans. But the modern day jazz that you know began when they closed down storyville in New Orleans and people moved to Kansas City, and Chicago.
When did the first steamboat chug down the Mississippi River?
It was first sailed on by the New Orleans in the year 1811. Hope this helped! = )
What year did aahperd meet in New Orleans?
AAHPERD had their first meet in New Orleans in 1942. The convention has only been held in New Orleans four times.
What is the annual precipitation in New Orleans?
New Orleans receives an average of 64 inches of rain per year.
What is the prevailing wind direction in New Orleans?
There is no prevailing wind direction in new orleans. It changes throughout the year
What year did jazz start?
in 1894 in New Orleans
Why did Jefferson worry about the new Orleans port?
Jefferson was concerned about that a foreign power might shut down the port of New Orleans
Were crops sent across the Appalachian mountains to new Orleans?
No, the crops were sent down the Mississippi River to the port of New Orleans
