Baton Rouge in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Marcha de Galvez
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 26, 2010
1. Marcha de Galvez Marker
Near this site in 1779, under the leadership of Governor Bernardo de Galvez and his aid Oliver Pollock, Spanish regulars, Americans and Louisiana militiamen marched from New Orleans to Baton Rouge to engage the British forces at Fort New Richmond. Their victory destroyed the British hopes of capturing New Orleans and controlling the Mississippi River.
These passages are incorporated into the sculpture:
"What mortal God comes here in His rage, to trouble the peace of my happy banks... To follow me, you left your fields, your loving children and faithful wives...Brave warriors, companions of my glory, it was with your hands, today, that I won my victory."
"The capture of the bluff at Baton Rouge by his Lordship Galvez,"
Julien Poydras, 1779
Speaking of the Battle of Baton Rouge, Bernardo de Galvez bids farewell to the people at the end of his term of office:
"It will always be an incontestable proof of your love for me and a public testimony of my good conduct towards you."
Bernardo
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The bronze relief is by Frank Hayden
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Forts and Castles • Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Revolutionary. A significant historical year for this entry is 1779.
Location. 30° 26.79′ N, 91° 11.313′ W. Marker is in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, in East Baton Rouge Parish. Marker can be reached from North Boulevard west of St Louis Street, on the right when traveling east. Located in Galvez Plaza park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 North Boulevard, Baton Rouge LA 70802, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Capture of Baton Rouge by Galvez, 1779 (a few steps from this marker); Old State Capitol (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of Early Gunsmith Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Baton Rouge (within shouting distance of this marker); Oliver Pollock (within shouting distance of this marker); Merci Train
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, November 26, 2010
2. Marcha de Galvez additional markers
The markers read:
Dedicated to the fourth Governor of Spanish Louisiana, 1776-1786, benefactor of the American Colonies during the American Revolution, Victor over the British in West Florida at the Battles of: Manchac, Pensacola, Mobile, Baton Rouge
Loved, respected and held in grateful memory
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial 1803-2003, “A Patriot’s Legacy”, Honoring the American Revolution patriots led by General Bernardo de Galvez, Governor of Louisiana, Presented by Louisiana Society Children of the American Revolution, Louisiana Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Louisiana Society Sons of the American Revolution
Dedicated to the fourth Governor of Spanish Louisiana, 1776-1786, benefactor of the American Colonies during the American Revolution, Victor over the British in West Florida at the Battles of: Manchac, Pensacola, Mobile, Baton Rouge
Loved, respected and held in grateful memory
Louisiana Purchase Bicentennial 1803-2003, “A Patriot’s Legacy”, Honoring the American Revolution patriots led by General Bernardo de Galvez, Governor of Louisiana, Presented by Louisiana Society Children of the American Revolution, Louisiana Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Louisiana Society Sons of the American Revolution
Additional commentary.
1. Spanish Colonial Officer in the Marcha de Galvez
Juan Antonio de Riaño y Bárcena was the brother-in-law of Bernado de Gálvez, leader at the Battle of Baton Rouge and was involved in the Baton Rouge events.
— Submitted May 30, 2022, by Richard Riano of Wilmington, North Carolina.
November 26, 2010
3. Marcha de Galvez Sculpture
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, October 24, 2020
4. Marcha de Galvez Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 9, 2015. This page has been viewed 952 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 9, 2015. 4. submitted on October 25, 2020, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
