Donaldsonville in Ascension Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Donaldsonville

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 18, 2010

1. Donaldsonville Marker

Inscription. Made capital of Louisiana in 1830; Legislature met from January 4 to March 16 and reconvened in 1831. In 1848 the old State House, located across from this site, was razed, and its bricks used to prevent wavewash at the bayou's mouth.

Erected 1970 by Louisiana Tourist Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.

Location. 30° 6.279′ N, 90° 59.409′ W. Marker is in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, in Ascension Parish. Marker is on Houmas Street north of Opelousas Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in front of Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Houmas St, Donaldsonville LA 70346, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Louisiana Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles "Chalou" Trepagnier Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis T. Nicholls (within shouting distance of this marker); War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Crescent Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dedicated to the Memory Of (approx. 0.2 miles away); All Roads Lead to Donaldsonville

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Bicentennial Jazz Plaza (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Donaldsonville.

Donaldsonville Marker and Ascension Parish Court House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, December 10, 2010

2. Donaldsonville Marker and Ascension Parish Court House

Credits. This page was last revised on December 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 8, 2015. This page has been viewed 551 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 8, 2015. 2. submitted on September 5, 2015. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.