Gretna in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Phoenix Iron Works
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
1. Phoenix Iron Works Marker
Erected by the Jefferson Parish Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 4, 1861.
Location. 29° 55.061′ N, 90° 3.984′ W. Marker is in Gretna, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. Marker is at the intersection of Huey P Long Avenue and 1st Street, on the left when traveling south on Huey P Long Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Huey P Long Avenue, Gretna LA 70053, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal Cyril Brooks (within shouting distance of this marker); Mechanickham (within shouting distance of this marker); Gretna City Hall (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Stumpf's Magic Hoodoo (about 600 feet away); Centennial Marker (about 700 feet away); Derbigny Plantation (about 700 feet away); Gretna (approx. 0.2 miles away); David Crockett Firehall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gretna.
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Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
2. View of marker looking south on Huey P Long Avenue
Photographed By Mark Hilton, February 20, 2015
3. Phoenix Iron Works Marker in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 685 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 25, 2015, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
