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

Grand Isle

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2016

1. Grand Isle Marker

Inscription. At Southernmost tip of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island appears in 18th century land-grants. At first part of Orleans Territory, but often administered by Lafourche Parish. Officially part of Jefferson Parish since 1825. Island and nearby Chenier Caminada devastated by 1856 and 1893 hurricanes. 19th century haven for writers Kate Chopin and Lafcadio Hearn. A fishing community, bird watchers' and sportsmen's paradise, and home of the International Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo founded in 1928.

Erected 2010 by Jefferson Parish Historical Commission.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 29° 14.567′ N, 89° 58.619′ W. Marker is in Grand Isle, Louisiana, in Jefferson Parish. It is on Louisiana Route 1 east of Willow Lane, on the left when traveling east. Located on the grounds of the Grand Isle Community Center. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3811 LA-1, Grand Isle LA 70358, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in one of the River

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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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Fort Livingston (here, next to this marker); 32 - Pounder (a few steps from this marker); Freedom Is Not Free (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Grand Isle American Legion Post 309 Deceased Veterans (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Grand Isle (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Isle, Louisiana (approx. 2 miles away); The Chenière Caminada Hurricane (approx. 5.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Isle.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2016

2. Grand Isle Marker

Grand Isle Marker damaged by Hurricane Ida in August 2021. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Pete Payette, March 27, 2022

3. Grand Isle Marker damaged by Hurricane Ida in August 2021.

Photographed by Pete Payette, March 27, 2022

4. Grand Isle Marker damaged by Hurricane Ida in August 2021.

Grand Isle Community Center grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, November 25, 2016

5. Grand Isle Community Center grounds

Grand Isle Marker - marker is missing image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Doda, June 15, 2024

6. Grand Isle Marker - marker is missing

Photographed by Diane Murphy, October 3, 2026

7. Grand Isle Marker

Photographed by Diane Murphy, October 3, 2026

8. Grand Isle Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 2, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 1,004 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 2, 2016. 3, 4. submitted on March 30, 2022, by Pete Payette of Orange, Virginia. 5. submitted on December 2, 2016. 6. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 7, 8. submitted on October 11, 2026, by Diane Murphy of Saint Cloud, Florida.