Zachary in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Town of Zachary
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 26, 2019
1. Town of Zachary Marker
Although several families settled in this area as early as the latter part of the eighteenth century, the community of Zachary was not established until 1884 when the Louisville, New Orleans, and Texas Railroad located a station on the farm of Confederate veteran Darel Zachary. The town incorporated in 1889. Its principal economic base was agriculture and dairying.
Erected by Baton Rouge City-Parish.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 30° 38.879′ N, 91° 9.037′ W. Marker is in Zachary, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 64) and Scotlandville-Zachary Highway (State Highway 19), on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5061 Main Street, Zachary LA 70791, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The First West Florida Convention, 1810 (approx. 2.6 miles away); Port Hudson Siege (approx. 2.6 miles away); Town Of Baker (approx. 4 miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 4.4 miles away); Battle of the Plains Store (approx.
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More about this marker. Located in front of Walgreens, address is Walgreens.
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 26, 2019
2. Town of Zachary Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2019.
