John L. Lewis was the 16th mayor of New Orleans (April 10, 1854 – June 17, 1856). During the American Civil War, Lewis served in the Confederate Louisiana Militia as a General.
| Preceded by Abdiel Crossman |
Mayor of New Orleans April 10, 1854 – June 17, 1856 |
Succeeded by Charles W. Waterman |
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