He carefully positioned his camera and, with a click, made history — taking the first known photographic image of Jackson Square. In August, Jackson Square marked its 300th anniversary.

USA Today has released the results for its 10 best public squares list, and one Louisiana public square came in second place.

Jackson Square is a National Historical Landmark in the center of the French Quarter, tucked away on Decatur Street between the Jax Brewery shopping mall and the French Market. Spread across more ...

Jackson Square in New Orleans, Louisiana was named the second best public square on USA Today's list of the "10 Best Public Squares." Jackson Square is a historic park, and National Landmark ...