Near Morganza in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Battle of Bayou Fordoche
Erected by The Louisiana Society of Confederate Rose.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is September 29, 1863.
Location. 30° 41.688′ N, 91° 39.305′ W. Marker is near Morganza, Louisiana, in Pointe Coupee Parish. Marker is on Bayou Fordouche Road (State Highway 10) 0.6 miles north of State Highway 77, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Morganza LA 70759, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Former Site of Melancon's Cafe (approx. 4.7 miles away); Mississippi River (approx. 7.6 miles away); John Archer Lejeune (approx. 9˝ miles away); Old Hickory (approx. 9˝ miles away); William Bartram Trail (approx. 10.3 miles away); Randall Oak (approx. 10.8 miles away); False River (approx. 10.8 miles away); Atchafalaya River (approx. 10.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morganza.
Also see . . . Battle of Stirling's Plantation. Wikipedia (Submitted on May 2, 2016.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 12, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2016. This page has been viewed 1,217 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. 3. submitted on April 29, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.