Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
Our Confederate Dead
1861-1865
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 13, 2012
1. Our Confederate Dead Marker
We care not whence they came
Dear is their lifeless clay
Whether unknown or known to fame
Their cause and country still the same
They died and wore Gray.
Side B
In memory of the thirty-nine members of Co. A. 2nd Texas Cavalary, who fell at the Battle of Lafourche Crossing June 21, 1863
Erected 1904 by Mildred Lee Chapter U.D.C.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list.
Location. 29° 47.809′ N, 90° 48.583′ W. Marker is in Thibodaux, Louisiana, in Lafourche Parish. Memorial can be reached from East First Street (State Highway 1) 0.1 miles south of Jones Lane, on the right when traveling south. Located in the St. Joseph Cemetery, directly behind large mausoleum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 949 Menard St, Thibodaux LA 70301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. Joseph Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); The St. Joseph Cemetery Calvary-Grotto Shrine (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Thibodaux College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rienzi Plantation House
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Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 13, 2012
2. Our Confederate Dead Marker
Side B
Photographed By Cajun Scrambler, April 13, 2012
3. Our Confederate Dead Marker
April 13, 2012
4. Our Confederate Dead Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2016. This page has been viewed 541 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 6, 2016. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
