Jackson Square, in the New Orleans French Quarter— Jackson Square, located on the Mississippi River, in the heart of the French Quarter, has been the focal point of the city since the founding of New Orleans. It pays tribute to Andrew Jackson, the Baroness Pontalba, and has been home to an open-air artists colony for well over half a century. Surrounding Jackson Square are museums, shops and restaurants. Copyright © Jackson-Square.com. All rights reserved. Site maintained by Compucast -- New Orleans Web Design Website Design and Graphics by SBeckArt. Photographs by NewOrleansPhotographs.com