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Tchoupitoulas Street not only runs directly along the Mississippi River, but it expands from the beginning of the 11th ward all the way into the downtown New Orleans area. After being named after and holding the history of a notable Native American tribe the route is filled with hotels, restaurants, and plenty of options for a late night occasion. Before the street became the center of attractions to the communities night life it was used for river-shipping commerce. However, after the 20th century the street began to be used for more residential and business focus projects.

History
Tchoupitoulas Street was names by Barthélémy Lafon. He's the surveyor for the Faubourg Ste. Marie and Faubourg Annunciation The name is known to have derived from the language of some Native American tribe who took on the name Tchoupitoulas. However, other experts also argue that it could have derived from the Choctaw. Barthélémy Lafon is well known for his long career in Louisiana as an "architect, builder, engineer, surveyor, cartographer, town planner, planter, land speculator, publisher, and pirate." No matter the origin of Tchoupitoulas it is important to mention the struggle of pronouncing the street name for many. Between the French spelling alone many visitors of the city are easily tripped up by the long and unusual name.

Etymology
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Along with Tchoupitoulas street having a unique cadence and long history it is said to hav many different meaning. Not only was this a name for a tribe of Native Americans, but it mean "mudfish people" or "fish-hole road" or it deices from and anecdote about an Indian who replied to a Frenchman, "Chopic questions tous la" The tribal village – called the côte (or quartier) des Chapitoulas in the 18th and early 19th centuries – was the headwaters of a bayou also named after the Chapitoulas.

Location
Tchoupitoulas Street is the through street closet to the Mississippi River. It starts at the upriver side of Canal Street and ends at East Road at Audubon Park after going through the New Orleans Central Business District (CBD) and uptown.

Schools
Tchoupitoulas Street is a part of the Orleans Parish school district. The district is home to 26 schools varying from pre-kindergarten to twelfth grade.

The Warehouse
The Warehouse, located at 1820 Tchoupitoulas Street, is a popular venue that was used by many rock artists and bands in New Orleans in the 1970s. The venue's early posters from the 1970s printed the name as "a warehouse" after being founded by partners in Beaver Productions. The capacity of the venue was approximately 3,500 strong. Besides the Warehouse's legendary opening of artists like The Flock, Fleetwood Mac and the Grateful Dead on January 30, 1970, it continues it's legacy with is Monument that's located on 1475 Tchoupitoulas St. at Race ST. New Orleans, LA