Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Battle Of Lafourche Crossing

June 20-21, 1863

April 22, 2005

1. Battle Of Lafourche Crossing Marker

Inscription. On the east side of Bayou Lafourche was fought the most important battle in Lafourche Parish during the War Between the States. On June 20 and June 21, 1863, units of the 23rd Connecticut Volunteers and 25th New York Battery, commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Albert Stickney, which were guarding the crossing of the New Orleans, Opelousas, and Great Western Railroad, repulsed two major attacks by the Second Texas Mounted Rangers, Colonel Charles L. Pyron, Commanding.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1945.

Location. 29° 46.145′ N, 90° 45.937′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Marker is on State Highway 308, 0.1 miles north of Bartley Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Thibodaux LA 70301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Laurel Valley (approx. 1.9 miles away); Acadia Plantation (approx. 2.6 miles away); City of Thibodaux / Ville de Thibodaux (approx. 2.8 miles away); St. Charles Borromeo Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); C.M. Washington High School (approx. 3.1 miles away); The St. Joseph Cemetery Calvary-Grotto Shrine (approx. 3.2

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miles away); Our Confederate Dead (approx. 3.3 miles away); Moses, Allen Chapel, Calvary Cemeteries (approx. 3.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Thibodaux.

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October 23, 2009

2. Lafourche Crossing

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