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Event trade Americas

New Orleans

1718 CE

Strategic trade port at the mouth of the Mississippi River, controlling commerce for the entire interior of North…

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Landmark · Americas

New Orleans

1718 CE – still standing

Strategic trade port at the mouth of the Mississippi River, controlling commerce for the entire interior of North America

Standing in 1718 CE

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