LA-006 The St. Charles Line

Marker text: THE ST. CHARLES LINE

Began service in 1835 as the Carrollton Line of the N.O. & Carrollton Railroad. Powered by mule prior to electrification in 1893. It is the oldest continuously operated street railway line in the world.

Erected by the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism, 1981.

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Location: S. Carrollton Ave. (southbound) at St. Charles Ave., New Orleans., Orleans Parish, Louisiana

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