Grand Isle in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)

Parish of Jefferson

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2016

1. Parish of Jefferson Marker

Inscription. On Feb. 11, 1825, Governor Henry S. Johnson signed legislation creating the Parish of Jefferson out of the Third Senatorial District. It is named for President Thomas Jefferson, who died the following year, July 4.

Erected 2009 by The Jefferson Parish Historical Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #03 Thomas Jefferson series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 11, 1825.

Location. 29° 11.424′ N, 90° 4.849′ W. Marker is in Grand Isle, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It is on State Highway 1 east of Land Fill Lane, on the right when traveling east. Located at the Grand Isle welcome sign. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Grand Isle LA 70358, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the River Parishes

and in Greater New Orleans.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Deep South,

and on the Gulf Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

a Gulf of Mexico state,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Cheniere Caminada Cemetery (approx. 1.7 miles away); The Chenière Caminada Hurricane (approx. 1.7 miles away); Grand Isle (approx. 7.2 miles away); Grand Isle American Legion Post 309 Deceased Veterans (approx. 7.2 miles away); Fort Livingston (approx. 7.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 7.2

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miles away); 32 - Pounder (approx. 7.2 miles away); Freedom Is Not Free (approx. 7.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Isle.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Grand Isle (was approx. 7.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2016

2. Parish of Jefferson Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2016. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 27, 2016.