Destrehan in St. Charles Parish, Louisiana — The American South (West South Central)
"Denver"
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 9, 2016
1. "Denver" Marker
The 48-foot Louisiana Lugger Style Wooden Tugboat is believed to be one of the last surviving of its kind. It was built in Bayou Gauche, Louisiana in 1953 by Joseph "Yep" Dufrene for Victor Matherne.
Donated to St. Charles Parish
By Victor Matherne
On June 28, 1999
Hull Restoration began- October-2000
Moved to current site - June-2002
Restoration - Ongoing
Designated an official Project of Save America's Treasures
On April 11, 2000, by The National Trust
for Historic Preservation
Restoration partnership
St. Charles Parish Government and
St. Charles Historical Foundation
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 29° 57.255′ N, 90° 23.138′ W. Marker is in Destrehan, Louisiana, in St. Charles Parish. It is on River Road (State Highway 48) north of Avenue of the Oaks, on the right when traveling south. Located on the Ormond Plantation grounds, in large parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 13786 River Road, Destrehan LA 70047, 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, on the Gulf Coast, and in the Great River Road Region. 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 walking distance of this marker: Settlement Of The German Coast (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Land Grant circa 1770 (approx. 0.6 miles away);
this page online
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 9, 2016
2. "Denver" Vessel and Marker
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, December 9, 2016
3. "Denver" Vessel
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 14, 2024
4. "Denver" Marker
Marker was moved to the other end of the vessel.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2016, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 779 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 11, 2016. 4. submitted on June 20, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
