Jean Lafitte in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Clark Cheniere
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 28, 2017
1. Clark Cheniere Marker
Inscription.
Clark Cheniere. . Not far from Manila Village in Barataria Bay, another shrimping village was built by a group of Filipinos led by John (Juan Roxas) Rojas. This smaller version of Manila Village was called Clark Cheniere or Clarksville and was occupied mostly by Filipinos. It had a successful store supported by nearby platforms and even had its own coin readily accepted by locals. Just like the other platforms in the Manila Village communities, strong hurricanes brought an end to this village as well. However, many of the Rojas Family descendants still live in the Lafitte and Barataria area.
Not far from Manila Village in Barataria Bay, another shrimping village was built by a group of Filipinos led by John (Juan Roxas) Rojas. This smaller version of Manila Village was called Clark Cheniere or Clarksville and was occupied mostly by Filipinos. It had a successful store supported by nearby platforms and even had its own coin readily accepted by locals. Just like the other platforms in the Manila Village communities, strong hurricanes brought an end to this village as well. However, many of the Rojas Family descendants still live in the Lafitte and Barataria area.
Erected by The Philippine-Louisiana Historical Society.
Location. 29° 44.09′ N, 90° 7.559′ W. Marker is in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is on Jean Lafitte Boulevard (State Highway 45) south of Church Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lafitte LA 70067, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2017, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 705 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2017.
